UK Parliament — House of Commons

Order ID:111

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1902 — 1st December 15 Business of supply

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before midnight, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after midnight, whether a general order for the suspension of the twelve o'clock rule is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year, shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single day of two sittings.

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At midnight on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

1906 — 3rd April 15 Business of supply

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year, shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1906 — 9th April 15 Business of supply

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year, shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

1906 — 12th December 15 Business of supply

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year, shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

1907 — 16th April 15 Business of supply

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year, shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

1909 — 28th July 15 Business of supply

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

1914 — 5th May 15 Business of supply

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

1915 — 28th September 15 Business of supply

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

1918 — 28th January 15 Business of supply

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1918 — 13th February 15 Business of supply

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, air force, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

1919 — 19th February 15 Business of supply

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, air force, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

1919 — 20th February 15 Business of supply

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, air force, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

1922 — 21st June 15 Business of supply

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, air force, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

1926 — 23rd February 15 Business of supply

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, air force, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

1926 — 30th March 15 Business of supply

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, air force, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

1927 — 21st December 15 Business of supply

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, air force, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

1929 — 24th July 15 Business of supply

As soon as the committee of supply has been appointed and estimates have been presented, the business of supply shall, until disposed of, be the first order of the day on Thursday, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Not more than twenty days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual estimates for the army, navy, air force, and civil services, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that the speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one sitting to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and at the close of the sitting on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman of committees or the speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil service estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, and the revenue departments be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, the speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil service estimates, the question, that the house doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the estimates for the navy, the army, the air force, the revenue departments, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (sittings of the house) is in force or not, unless the house otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

1933 — 14th November 14 Business of supply

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

Twenty days and no more (unless as hereinafter provided) being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual navy, army, air, and civil estimates, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that Mr. Speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one day to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and of the day on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman or Mr. Speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, and the revenue departments estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question, that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, the revenue departments estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1934 — 15th November 14 Business of supply

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

Twenty days and no more (unless as hereinafter provided) being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual navy, army, air, and civil estimates, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that Mr. Speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply and the consideration of the reports of the committee of public accounts and the select committee on estimates shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one day to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and of the day on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman or Mr. Speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, and the revenue departments estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question, that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, the revenue departments estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

1935 — 15th July 14 Business of supply

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

Twenty days and no more (unless as hereinafter provided) being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual navy, army, air, and civil estimates, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that Mr. Speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one day to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and of the day on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman or Mr. Speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, and the revenue departments estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question, that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, the revenue departments estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply and the consideration of the reports of the committee of public accounts and the select committee on estimates shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

1938 — 1st February 14 Business of supply

Twenty days and no more (unless as hereinafter provided) being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual navy, army, air, and civil estimates, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that Mr. Speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one day to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and of the day on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman or Mr. Speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, and the revenue departments estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question, that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, the revenue departments estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply and the consideration of the reports of the committee of public accounts and the select committee on estimates shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

1945 — 9th March 14 Business of supply

Twenty days and no more (unless as hereinafter provided) being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual navy, army, air, and civil estimates, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that Mr. Speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one day to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and of the day on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman or Mr. Speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, and the revenue departments estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question, that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, the revenue departments estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply and the consideration of the reports of the committee of public accounts and the select committee on estimates shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

1946 — 6th November 14 Business of supply

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one day to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and of the day on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman or Mr. Speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, and the revenue departments estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question, that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, the revenue departments estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

Twenty days and no more (unless as hereinafter provided) being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual navy, army, air, and civil estimates, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that Mr. Speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply and the consideration of the reports of the committee of public accounts and the select committee on estimates shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

1947 — 5th March 14 Business of supply

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

Twenty days and no more (unless as hereinafter provided) being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted for the consideration of the annual navy, army, air, and civil estimates, including votes on account. The days allotted shall not include any day on which the question has to be put that Mr. Speaker do leave the chair, or any day on which the business of supply does not stand as first order.

Provided that the days occupied by the consideration of estimates supplementary to those of a previous session or of any vote of credit, or of votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure, or for any new service not included in the ordinary estimates for the year, shall not be included in the computation of the twenty days aforesaid.

Provided also that on motion made after notice, to be decided without amendment or debate, additional time, not exceeding three days, may be allotted for the purposes aforesaid, either before or after the 5th of August.

On a day so allotted, no business other than the business of supply and the consideration of the reports of the committee of public accounts and the select committee on estimates shall be taken before eleven, and no business in committee or proceedings on report of supply shall be taken after eleven, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

Of the days so allotted, not more than one day in committee shall be allotted to any vote on account, and not more than one day to the report of that vote. At eleven on the close of the day on which the committee on that vote is taken, and of the day on which the report of that vote is taken, the chairman or Mr. Speaker, as the case may be, shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote or the report.

At ten of the clock on the last day but one of the days so allotted the chairman shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, and the revenue departments estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

At ten of the clock on the last, not being earlier than the twentieth, of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question, that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the navy, the army, the air, the revenue departments estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On the days appointed for concluding the business of supply, the consideration of that business shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Any additional estimate for any new matter not included in the original estimates for the year shall be submitted for consideration in the committee of supply on some day not later than two days before the committee is closed.

1947 — 4th November 14 Business of supply

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which committee or report of supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order ' Sittings of the House ' is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and reports of the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall at half-past nine of the clock forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution ordered to be reported by the committee of supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in that resolution.'

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall at half-past nine of the clock forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and defence department estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and defence department estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in committee of supply on an allotted day, that the total amount of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days, and any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote), be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates or any statement of excess.

1947 — 17th December 14 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in committee of supply on an allotted day, that the total amount of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days, and any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote), be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates or any statement of excess.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which committee or report of supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order ' Sittings of the House ' is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and reports of the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall at half-past nine of the clock forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution ordered to be reported by the committee of supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in that resolution.'

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall at half-past nine of the clock forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and defence department estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and defence department estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1948 — 28th April 14 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in committee of supply on an allotted day, that the total amount of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days, and any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote), be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates or any statement of excess.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which committee or report of supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under the standing order ' Sittings of the House ' is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and reports of the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates presented by the government for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall at half-past nine of the clock forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution ordered to be reported by the committee of supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in that resolution.'

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall at half-past nine of the clock forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and defence department estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the report of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and defence department estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion of adjournment, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings for that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Fridays shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1948 — 28th July 16 Business of supply

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the committee of supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of standing order no. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under standing order no. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the committee of supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the ministry of defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the committee of public accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the committee of supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and the consideration of reports from the committee of public accounts and the select committee on estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1948 — 29th July 16 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the committee of supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the ministry of defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the committee of public accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the committee of supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of standing order no. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under standing order no. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and the consideration of reports from the committee of public accounts and the select committee on estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the committee of supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1948 — 23rd September 16 Business of supply

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and the consideration of reports from the committee of public accounts and the select committee on estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the committee of supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the ministry of defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the committee of public accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the committee of supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the committee of supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of standing order no. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under standing order no. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1948 — 8th November 16 Business of supply

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the committee of supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of standing order no. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under standing order no. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the committee of supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the ministry of defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the committee of public accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and the consideration of reports from the committee of public accounts and the select committee on estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the committee of supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1950 — 25th October 16 Business of supply

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the committee of supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of standing order no. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under standing order no. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the committee of supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the ministry of defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the committee of public accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and the consideration of reports from the committee of public accounts and the select committee on estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the committee of supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1950 — 20th November 16 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the committee of supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the ministry of defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the committee of public accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the committee of supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of standing order no. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under standing order no. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a minister of the crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and the consideration of reports from the committee of public accounts and the select committee on estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the committee of supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1951 — 6th December 16 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the Committee of Supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1954 — 3rd November 16 Business of supply

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the Committee of Supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1957 — 6th November 16 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the Committee of Supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1957 — 18th December 16 Business of supply

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the Committee of Supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1960 — 8th February 16 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the Committee of Supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. The chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1960 — 10th February 16 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. The chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the Committee of Supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1960 — 30th May 16 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. The chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the Committee of Supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1960 — 25th October 16 Business of supply

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 1A (Exemptions from Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House)).

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the Committee of Supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. The chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1960 — 2nd November 16 Business of supply

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 1A (Exemptions from Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House)).

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the Committee of Supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. The chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1963 — 1st August 18 Business of supply

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the Ministry of Defence estimate and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and the estimate for the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Ministry of Defence estimate and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. The chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the Committee of Supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1965 — 27th October 18 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the Committee of Supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'

On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Ministry of Defence estimate and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. The chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the Ministry of Defence estimate and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

Twenty-six days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and the estimate for the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

1966 — 14th December 18 Business of supply

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

During any proceedings on or in relation to the business of supply, notwithstanding anything in paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of Debate), that order may be put in force when Mr. Deputy Speaker is in the Chair.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Defence (Central), Defence (Navy), Defence (Army), and Defence (Air) estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (4), (5) and (6) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put any question necessary to dispose of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such defence votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, and any Member who wishes to declare himself with the noes, on the putting of any such question, shall give notice not later than the previous day of his intention to do so; and after the questions on any such opposed votes have been severally put by Mr. Speaker, he may, if he thinks fit and with the assent of the House, put for each financial year only the question, that the total amount of all such votes outstanding for such year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the services defined in those votes.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

1967 — 24th October 18 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such defence votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put any question necessary to dispose of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously.

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (4), (5) and (6) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Defence (Central), Defence (Navy), Defence (Army), and Defence (Air) estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, and any Member who wishes to declare himself with the noes, on the putting of any such question, shall give notice not later than the previous day of his intention to do so; and after the questions on any such opposed votes have been severally put by Mr. Speaker, he may, if he thinks fit and with the assent of the House, put for each financial year only the question, that the total amount of all such votes outstanding for such year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the services defined in those votes.

On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

During any proceedings on or in relation to the business of supply, notwithstanding anything in paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of Debate), that order may be put in force when Mr. Deputy Speaker is in the Chair.

1967 — 14th November 18 Business of supply

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such defence votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, of which not more than two may be taken in the form of four half days, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a half day so allotted, when the business of supply shall stand as first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before seven of the clock unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown made after notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, and no business of supply shall be taken after seven of the clock.

Not more than one half day so allotted may be taken in two consecutive calendar months: Provided that if for the purposes of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order, the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Defence (Central), Defence (Navy), Defence (Army), and Defence (Air) estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any day upon which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1967 — 6th December 18 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such defence votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

On any day upon which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, of which not more than two may be taken in the form of four half days, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a half day so allotted, when the business of supply shall stand as first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before seven of the clock unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown made after notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, and no business of supply shall be taken after seven of the clock.

Not more than one half day so allotted may be taken in two consecutive calendar months: Provided that if for the purposes of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order, the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Defence (Central), Defence (Navy), Defence (Army), and Defence (Air) estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1967 — 12th December 18 Business of supply

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such defence votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, of which not more than two may be taken in the form of four half days, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a half day so allotted, when the business of supply shall stand as first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before seven of the clock unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown made after notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, and no business of supply shall be taken after seven of the clock.

Not more than one half day so allotted may be taken in two consecutive calendar months: Provided that if for the purposes of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order, the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Defence (Central), Defence (Navy), Defence (Army), and Defence (Air) estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any day upon which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1967 — 14th December 18 Business of supply

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such defence votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, of which not more than two may be taken in the form of four half days, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a half day so allotted, when the business of supply shall stand as first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before seven of the clock unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown made after notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, and no business of supply shall be taken after seven of the clock.

Not more than one half day so allotted may be taken in two consecutive calendar months: Provided that if for the purposes of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order, the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Defence (Central), Defence (Navy), Defence (Army), and Defence (Air) estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any day upon which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1968 — 22nd February 18 Business of supply

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, of which not more than two may be taken in the form of four half days, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a half day so allotted, when the business of supply shall stand as first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before seven of the clock unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown made after notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, and no business of supply shall be taken after seven of the clock.

Not more than one half day so allotted may be taken in two consecutive calendar months: Provided that if for the purposes of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order, the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such defence votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Defence (Central), Defence (Navy), Defence (Army), and Defence (Air) estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

On any day upon which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1968 — 24th October 18 Business of supply

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such defence votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, of which not more than two may be taken in the form of four half days, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

On a half day so allotted, when the business of supply shall stand as first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before seven of the clock unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown made after notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, and no business of supply shall be taken after seven of the clock.

Not more than one half day so allotted may be taken in two consecutive calendar months: Provided that if for the purposes of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order, the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Defence (Central), Defence (Navy), Defence (Army), and Defence (Air) estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any day upon which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1968 — 12th November 18 Business of supply

On a half day so allotted, when the business of supply shall stand as first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before seven of the clock unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown made after notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, and no business of supply shall be taken after seven of the clock.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such defence votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, of which not more than two may be taken in the form of four half days, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

Not more than one half day so allotted may be taken in two consecutive calendar months: Provided that if for the purposes of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order, the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Defence (Central), Defence (Navy), Defence (Army), and Defence (Air) estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any day upon which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1968 — 19th December 18 Business of supply

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Defence (Central), Defence (Navy), Defence (Army), and Defence (Air) estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

Not more than one half day so allotted may be taken in two consecutive calendar months: Provided that if for the purposes of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order, the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a half day so allotted, when the business of supply shall stand as first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before seven of the clock unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown made after notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, and no business of supply shall be taken after seven of the clock.

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, of which not more than two may be taken in the form of four half days, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such defence votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

On any day upon which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

1969 — 21st October 18 Business of supply

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, of which not more than two may be taken in the form of four half days, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a half day so allotted, when the business of supply shall stand as first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before seven of the clock unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown made after notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, and no business of supply shall be taken after seven of the clock.

Not more than one half day so allotted may be taken in two consecutive calendar months: Provided that if for the purposes of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order, the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates; and, in respect of any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year, as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, he shall then in like manner put the question that the total amount of such vote outstanding be granted for those services.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account for the Ministry of Defence for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amount of the estimates for the Ministry of Defence be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

On any day upon which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount or, in the case of the estimates for the Ministry of Defence, on each vote in those estimates. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

1970 — 23rd November 18 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates; and, in respect of any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year, as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, he shall then in like manner put the question that the total amount of such vote outstanding be granted for those services.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

Not more than one half day so allotted may be taken in two consecutive calendar months: Provided that if for the purposes of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order, the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a half day so allotted, when the business of supply shall stand as first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before seven of the clock unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown made after notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, and no business of supply shall be taken after seven of the clock.

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, of which not more than two may be taken in the form of four half days, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amount of the estimates for the Ministry of Defence be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account for the Ministry of Defence for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

On any day upon which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount or, in the case of the estimates for the Ministry of Defence, on each vote in those estimates. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

1971 — 21st January 18 Business of supply

On a half day so allotted, when the business of supply shall stand as first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before seven of the clock unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown made after notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, and no business of supply shall be taken after seven of the clock.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, of which not more than two may be taken in the form of four half days, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).

Not more than one half day so allotted may be taken in two consecutive calendar months: Provided that if for the purposes of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order, the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates; and, in respect of any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year, as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, he shall then in like manner put the question that the total amount of such vote outstanding be granted for those services.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account for the Ministry of Defence for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.

Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount or, in the case of the estimates for the Ministry of Defence, on each vote in those estimates. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any day upon which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amount of the estimates for the Ministry of Defence be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

1971 — 8th March 18 Business of supply

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

and he shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions (including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]);

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(e)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(f)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and any motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no reason why Parliament should not sanction the virement temporarily authorised by the Treasury in each case), and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

1971 — 7th April 18 Business of supply (b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions (including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]);

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(e)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(f)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and any motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no reason why Parliament should not sanction the virement temporarily authorised by the Treasury in each case), and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

and he shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

1971 — 16th July 18 Business of supply (d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions (including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]);

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(e)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(f)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and any motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no reason why Parliament should not sanction the virement temporarily authorised by the Treasury in each case), and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

and he shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.

1971 — 16th November 18 Business of supply (c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(e)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(f)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1971 — 24th November 18 Business of supply (c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(e)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(f)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1972 — 8th August 18 Business of supply (g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(e)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(f)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1972 — 18th December 18 Business of supply (b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(e)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(f)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

1973 — 20th November 18 Business of supply (c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1974 — 4th April 18 Business of supply (b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

(d)

any excess vote;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1974 — 9th April 18 Business of supply (e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1974 — 15th November 18 Business of supply (e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1975 — 14th January 18 Business of supply (e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1975 — 10th February 18 Business of supply (c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(b)

votes on account;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1975 — 3rd November 18 Business of supply

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

(e)

any substantive motions;

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1975 — 20th November 18 Business of supply (b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1975 — 2nd December 18 Business of supply

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

1976 — 27th January 18 Business of supply (a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1976 — 24th February 18 Business of supply (d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1976 — 23rd July 18 Business of supply

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

1976 — 20th December 18 Business of supply

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

(d)

any excess vote;

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1977 — 2nd February 18 Business of supply (a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1979 — 25th June 18 Business of supply (c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1979 — 26th June 18 Business of supply (d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1979 — 2nd July 18 Business of supply (d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1979 — 26th July 18 Business of supply (b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1979 — 31st October 18 Business of supply (a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

If on any allotted day, all the words after the word "That" of any substantive motion have been ordered to stand part of the question or if other words have been added in their place, Mr Speaker shall forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1980 — 17th January 18 Business of supply

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

If on any allotted day, all the words after the word "That" of any substantive motion have been ordered to stand part of the question or if other words have been added in their place, Mr Speaker shall forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1980 — 31st January 18 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee;

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:-

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:-

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

If on any allotted day, all the words after the word "That" of any substantive motion have been ordered to stand part of the question or if other words have been added in their place, Mr Speaker shall forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1980 — 30th October 18 Business of supply

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1981 — 16th June 18 Business of supply

On a half day allotted to the business of supply:

(a)

Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.

(b)

For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.

(c)

Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.

(d)

If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.

On a day allotted to the business of supply:

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).

(a)

supply shall stand as the first order;

(b)

business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and

(c)

the business of supply shall not be taken after seven o'clock.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on:

(a)

main estimates, whether for the coming or the current year;

(b)

votes on account;

(c)

supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year;

(d)

any excess vote;

(e)

any substantive motions;

(f)

motions for the adjournment of the House; and

(g)

consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts;

but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and

(d)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 18th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;

(b)

all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(d)

any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and

(e)

any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:

(a)

each class of the civil estimates; and

(b)

each vote in the estimate for the defence services;

and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:

(a)

on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and

(c)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;

1982 — 19th July 18A Business of supply

On any such day-

The provisions of this order shall not apply to any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

(a)

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business;

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded; and

(c)

questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates appointed for consideration under paragraph (1A) of Standing Order No. 86E (Liaison Committee) shall be deferred until ten o'clock.

On a day not later than 6th February, any of the following total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes on account for the coming financial year;

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously.

On a day not later than 18th March any of the following numbers or total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year;

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

excess votes, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote.

On a day not later than 5th August, the total amount of estimates which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:

(a)

on any outstanding vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year, that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under paragraph (7) of this order to put any question, no dilatory motion shall be made and the proceedings shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

1982 — 21st December 18A Business of supply

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order.

(a)

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business;

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded; and

(c)

questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates appointed for consideration under paragraph (1A) of Standing Order No. 86E (Liaison Committee) shall be deferred until ten o'clock.

On a day not later than 6th February, any of the following total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes on account for the coming financial year;

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously.

On a day not later than 18th March any of the following numbers or total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year;

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

excess votes, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote.

On a day not later than 5th August, the total amount of estimates which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:

(a)

on any outstanding vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year, that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under paragraph (7) of this order to put any question, no dilatory motion shall be made and the proceedings shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

The provisions of this order shall not apply to any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

1983 — 30th March 19 Consideration of estimates

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under paragraph (7) of this order to put any question, no dilatory motion shall be made and the proceedings shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

(a)

votes on account for the coming financial year;

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business;

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously.

On a day not later than 18th March any of the following numbers or total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year;

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

excess votes, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote.

On a day not later than 5th August, the total amount of estimates which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration.

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded; and

On a day not later than 6th February, any of the following total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(c)

questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates appointed for consideration under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 101 (Liaison Committee) shall be deferred until ten o'clock.

(a)

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates.

On any such day-

(a)

on any outstanding vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year, that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

The provisions of this order shall not apply to any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

1983 — 11th November 19 Consideration of estimates (c)

excess votes, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote.

On any such day-

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(a)

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business;

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded; and

(c)

questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates appointed for consideration under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 101 (Liaison Committee) shall be deferred until ten o'clock.

On a day not later than 6th February, any of the following total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes on account for the coming financial year;

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously.

On a day not later than 18th March any of the following numbers or total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year;

On a day not later than 5th August, the total amount of estimates which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:

(a)

on any outstanding vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year, that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under paragraph (7) of this order to put any question, no dilatory motion shall be made and the proceedings shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

The provisions of this order shall not apply to any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

1983 — 25th November 19 Consideration of estimates

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business;

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded; and

(a)

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates.

(c)

questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates appointed for consideration under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 101 (Liaison Committee) shall be deferred until ten o'clock.

On a day not later than 6th February, any of the following total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes on account for the coming financial year;

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously.

On a day not later than 18th March any of the following numbers or total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year;

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

excess votes, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote.

On a day not later than 5th August, the total amount of estimates which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:

(a)

on any outstanding vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year, that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under paragraph (7) of this order to put any question, no dilatory motion shall be made and the proceedings shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

The provisions of this order shall not apply to any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

1983 — 14th December 19 Consideration of estimates (b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded; and

(c)

questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates appointed for consideration under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 101 (Liaison Committee) shall be deferred until ten o'clock.

(a)

votes relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year;

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business;

On a day not later than 18th March any of the following numbers or total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously.

(a)

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates.

(a)

on any outstanding vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year, that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any such day-

On a day not later than 6th February, any of the following total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes on account for the coming financial year;

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(c)

excess votes, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote.

On a day not later than 5th August, the total amount of estimates which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under paragraph (7) of this order to put any question, no dilatory motion shall be made and the proceedings shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

The provisions of this order shall not apply to any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

1984 — 27th March 19 Consideration of estimates (b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(a)

votes relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year;

On a day not later than 18th March any of the following numbers or total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes on account for the coming financial year;

On a day not later than 5th August, the total amount of estimates which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration.

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously.

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order.

(a)

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business;

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded; and

(c)

questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates appointed for consideration under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 101 (Liaison Committee) shall be deferred until ten o'clock.

On a day not later than 6th February, any of the following total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(c)

excess votes, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:

(a)

on any outstanding vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year, that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under paragraph (7) of this order to put any question, no dilatory motion shall be made and the proceedings shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

The provisions of this order shall not apply to any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

1985 — 23rd May 19 Consideration of estimates

At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order.

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously;

(a)

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business;

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded; and

(c)

questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates appointed for consideration under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 101 (Liaison Committee) shall be deferred until ten o'clock.

On a day not later than 6th February, any of the following total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes on account for the coming financial year;

(b)

supplementary estimates for the current financial year which have been presented at least seven clear days previously.

On a day not later than 18th March any of the following numbers or total amounts may be put down for consideration:

(a)

votes relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year;

(c)

excess votes, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote.

On a day not later than 5th August, the total amount of estimates which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration.

On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:

(a)

on any outstanding vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year, that that number be maintained for that service;

(b)

that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.

On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under paragraph (7) of this order to put any question, no dilatory motion shall be made and the proceedings shall not be interrupted under any standing order.

The provisions of this order shall not apply to any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.

1986 — 27th February 19 Consideration of estimates (b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

On any such day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 101 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 10 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 7 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of, and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1986 — 25th March 19 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 10 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 7 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of, and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 101 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1986 — 12th November 52 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of, and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1988 — 13th July 52 Consideration of estimates

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of, and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1989 — 26th May 52 Consideration of estimates

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

1990 — 1st February 52 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1990 — 21st February 52 Consideration of estimates (a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such day-

On any such half day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1990 — 19th October 52 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1990 — 24th October 52 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1990 — 25th October 52 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1991 — 22nd January 52 Consideration of estimates

On any such half day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1991 — 26th June 52 Consideration of estimates

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1991 — 18th July 52 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1991 — 8th November 52 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1992 — 30th June 52 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1993 — 4th November 52 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1994 — 9th March 52 Consideration of estimates

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1994 — 11th July 52 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such half day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1994 — 12th July 52 Consideration of estimates

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1994 — 24th November 52 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1995 — 23rd February 52 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1995 — 20th April 52 Consideration of estimates

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1995 — 17th July 52 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1995 — 2nd November 52 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1995 — 6th November 52 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such half day-

On any such day-

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1995 — 7th November 52 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

1995 — 19th December 52 Consideration of estimates

On any such day-

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1996 — 11th March 52 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1996 — 17th December 52 Consideration of estimates (b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1997 — 19th March 52 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 131 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1997 — 20th March 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

On any such half day-

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1997 — 8th July 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

1997 — 15th July 54 Consideration of estimates (a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1997 — 18th July 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1997 — 25th July 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

On any such half day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1997 — 28th October 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1997 — 10th November 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

On any such half day-

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1997 — 17th December 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1998 — 4th June 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1998 — 17th November 54 Consideration of estimates

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

1999 — 25th October 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2000 — 11th April 54 Consideration of estimates (a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2001 — 15th January 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2001 — 17th January 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2001 — 22nd March 54 Consideration of estimates

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2001 — 29th March 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2001 — 2nd May 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2001 — 5th July 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2001 — 15th November 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2002 — 8th January 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2002 — 14th May 54 Consideration of estimates (a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2002 — 22nd July 54 Consideration of estimates

At ten o'clock on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before ten o'clock only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

2002 — 29th October 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2003 — 9th January 54 Consideration of estimates

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2003 — 23rd January 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2003 — 27th January 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2003 — 12th May 54 Consideration of estimates (a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2003 — 26th June 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2003 — 11th September 54 Consideration of estimates (a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2003 — 15th October 54 Consideration of estimates (a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any such half day-

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2004 — 29th January 54 Consideration of estimates

On any such half day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2004 — 12th May 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2004 — 7th June 54 Consideration of estimates

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2004 — 26th October 54 Consideration of estimates (a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2004 — 2nd December 54 Consideration of estimates (a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at seven o'clock on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday or four o'clock on Thursday and shall be entered upon at that time:

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock or four o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2005 — 26th January 54 Consideration of estimates

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

2005 — 13th July 54 Consideration of estimates (a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2006 — 27th June 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2006 — 1st November 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2007 — 28th March 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2007 — 4th July 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2007 — 25th July 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2007 — 25th October 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2008 — 11th March 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2008 — 17th July 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2008 — 28th October 54 Consideration of estimates

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

2008 — 12th November 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2008 — 25th November 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2009 — 22nd January 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2009 — 9th February 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2009 — 3rd March 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2009 — 30th April 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

On any such half day-

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2009 — 20th May 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2009 — 25th June 54 Consideration of estimates

On any such half day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2010 — 13th January 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2010 — 22nd February 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2010 — 4th March 54 Consideration of estimates (a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

On any such half day-

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2010 — 7th June 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2010 — 15th June 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2010 — 2nd December 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2011 — 7th July 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

2011 — 30th November 54 Consideration of estimates

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the hour prescribed under paragraph (5) of this order.

Three days, other than Fridays, before 5th August, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

At the moment of interruption on an allotted day or half day, or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of this order have been disposed of, the Speaker shall put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order, and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on that day.

2011 — 14th December 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2012 — 19th January 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2012 — 12th March 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2012 — 11th July 54 Consideration of estimates

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2012 — 16th July 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2013 — 20th March 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2013 — 23rd April 54 Consideration of estimates

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2013 — 17th June 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2013 — 2nd December 54 Consideration of estimates (a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2014 — 8th May 54 Consideration of estimates

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

2015 — 24th February 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2015 — 10th March 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2015 — 17th March 54 Consideration of estimates

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

2015 — 3rd June 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

On any such half day-

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

2015 — 22nd October 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2015 — 28th October 54 Consideration of estimates

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

2016 — 11th October 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2017 — 24th January 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2017 — 7th March 54 Consideration of estimates

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

2017 — 4th July 54 Consideration of estimates

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

2017 — 12th September 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

2018 — 20th February 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2018 — 19th July 54 Consideration of estimates (a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such half day-

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2018 — 27th November 54 Consideration of estimates

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2019 — 7th January 54 Consideration of estimates

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

2019 — 5th November 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2020 — 23rd June 54 Consideration of estimates

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

2020 — 23rd September 54 Consideration of estimates

On any such half day-

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2021 — 21st April 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2021 — 20th May 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2021 — 13th July 54 Consideration of estimates

On any such half day-

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2021 — 20th July 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2021 — 19th October 54 Consideration of estimates

On any such day-

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2021 — 24th November 54 Consideration of estimates

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2022 — 12th October 54 Consideration of estimates

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

2022 — 18th October 54 Consideration of estimates (b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

On any such day-

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.

2022 — 30th November 54 Consideration of estimates (2)

On any such day-

(1)

Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.

(a)

consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto shall stand as first business; and

(b)

other business may be taken before the moment of interruption only if the consideration of estimates has been concluded.

Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).

(3)

On any such half day-

(a)

proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or

(b)

notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:

Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).

(4)

On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.

(5)

Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.

(6)

On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.