UK Parliament — House of Commons

Order ID:164

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Date Title Text
1967 — 14th November 32A Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, that the amendment be made, except that, when to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, that the word 'now' stand part of the question.

1967 — 6th December 32A Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, that the amendment be made, except that, when to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, that the word 'now' stand part of the question.

1967 — 12th December 32A Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, that the amendment be made, except that, when to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, that the word 'now' stand part of the question.

1967 — 14th December 32A Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, that the amendment be made, except that, when to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, that the word 'now' stand part of the question.

1968 — 22nd February 32A Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, that the amendment be made, except that, when to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, that the word 'now' stand part of the question.

1968 — 24th October 32A Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, that the amendment be made, except that, when to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, that the word 'now' stand part of the question.

1968 — 12th November 32A Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, that the amendment be made, except that, when to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, that the word 'now' stand part of the question.

1968 — 19th December 32A Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, that the amendment be made, except that, when to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, that the word 'now' stand part of the question.

1969 — 21st October 32A Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, that the amendment be made, except that, when to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, that the word 'now' stand part of the question.

1970 — 23rd November 32A Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, that the amendment be made, except that, when to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, that the word 'now' stand part of the question.

1971 — 21st January 32A Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, that the amendment be made, except that, when to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, that the word 'now' stand part of the question.

1971 — 8th March 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1971 — 7th April 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1971 — 16th July 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1971 — 16th November 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1971 — 24th November 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1972 — 8th August 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1972 — 18th December 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1973 — 20th November 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1974 — 4th April 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1974 — 9th April 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1974 — 15th November 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1975 — 14th January 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1975 — 10th February 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1975 — 3rd November 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1975 — 20th November 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1975 — 2nd December 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1976 — 27th January 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1976 — 24th February 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1976 — 23rd July 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1976 — 20th December 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1977 — 2nd February 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1979 — 25th June 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1979 — 26th June 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1979 — 2nd July 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1979 — 26th July 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.

1979 — 31st October 32 Questions on amendments

(1) (2) on a day allocated to the business of supply under Standing Order No. 18 (Business of supply), where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there added" shall be put forthwith'.

(2) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(3) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question', and

1980 — 17th January 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question', and

(3) (2) on a day allocated to the business of supply under Standing Order No. 18 (Business of supply), where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there added" shall be put forthwith'.

1980 — 31st January 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question', and

(3) (2) on a day allocated to the business of supply under Standing Order No. 18 (Business of supply), where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there added" shall be put forthwith'.

1980 — 30th October 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on a day allotted to the business of supply under Standing Order No. 18 (Business of supply),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)" shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1981 — 16th June 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on a day allotted to the business of supply under Standing Order No. 18 (Business of supply),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)" shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1982 — 19th July 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the nineteen days at the disposal of the Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition allotted under Standing Order No. 6 (Precedence of government business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)" shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1982 — 21st December 32 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the nineteen days at the disposal of the Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition allotted under Standing Order No. 6 (Precedence of government business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)" shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1983 — 30th March 33 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the nineteen days at the disposal of the Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition allotted under Standing Order No. 6 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)" shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1983 — 11th November 33 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the nineteen days at the disposal of the Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition allotted under Standing Order No. 6 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)" shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1983 — 25th November 33 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the nineteen days at the disposal of the Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition allotted under Standing Order No. 6 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)" shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1983 — 14th December 33 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the nineteen days at the disposal of the Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition allotted under Standing Order No. 6 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)" shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1984 — 27th March 33 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the nineteen days at the disposal of the Leader of Her Majesty's Opposition allotted under Standing Order No. 6 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)" shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1985 — 23rd May 33 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 6 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)" shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1986 — 27th February 33 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 6 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)" shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1986 — 25th March 33 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 6 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the Question shall be, "That the original words stand part of the Question," and, if that Question be passed in the negative, the Question, "That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)" shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1986 — 12th November 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question,' and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1988 — 13th July 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question ' That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question,' and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1989 — 26th May 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1990 — 1st February 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1990 — 21st February 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1990 — 19th October 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1990 — 24th October 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1990 — 25th October 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1991 — 22nd January 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1991 — 26th June 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1991 — 18th July 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1991 — 8th November 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1992 — 30th June 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1993 — 4th November 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1994 — 9th March 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1994 — 11th July 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1994 — 12th July 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion Mr. Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1994 — 24th November 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1995 — 23rd February 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1995 — 20th April 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1995 — 17th July 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1995 — 2nd November 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1995 — 6th November 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1995 — 7th November 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1995 — 19th December 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1996 — 11th March 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1996 — 17th December 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1997 — 19th March 30 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 13 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1997 — 20th March 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1997 — 8th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1997 — 15th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1997 — 18th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1997 — 25th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1997 — 28th October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1997 — 10th November 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1997 — 17th December 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1998 — 4th June 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1998 — 17th November 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

1999 — 25th October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2000 — 11th April 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2001 — 15th January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2001 — 17th January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2001 — 22nd March 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2001 — 29th March 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2001 — 2nd May 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word 'now' stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2001 — 5th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2001 — 15th November 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2002 — 8th January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2002 — 14th May 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2002 — 22nd July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2002 — 29th October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2003 — 9th January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2003 — 23rd January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2003 — 27th January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2003 — 12th May 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2003 — 26th June 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2003 — 11th September 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2003 — 15th October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2004 — 29th January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2004 — 12th May 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2004 — 7th June 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2004 — 26th October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2004 — 2nd December 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2005 — 26th January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2005 — 13th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2006 — 27th June 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2006 — 1st November 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2007 — 28th March 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2007 — 4th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2007 — 25th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2007 — 25th October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2008 — 11th March 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2008 — 17th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2008 — 28th October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2008 — 12th November 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2008 — 25th November 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2009 — 22nd January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2009 — 9th February 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2009 — 3rd March 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2009 — 30th April 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2009 — 20th May 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2009 — 25th June 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2010 — 13th January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2010 — 22nd February 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2010 — 4th March 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2010 — 7th June 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2010 — 15th June 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2010 — 2nd December 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2011 — 7th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2011 — 30th November 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2011 — 14th December 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2012 — 19th January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2012 — 12th March 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2012 — 11th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2012 — 16th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2013 — 20th March 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2013 — 23rd April 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2013 — 17th June 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2013 — 2nd December 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2014 — 8th May 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2015 — 24th February 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2015 — 10th March 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2015 — 17th March 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2015 — 3rd June 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2015 — 22nd October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2015 — 28th October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2016 — 11th October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2017 — 24th January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2017 — 7th March 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2017 — 4th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2017 — 12th September 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2018 — 20th February 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2018 — 19th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2018 — 27th November 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2019 — 7th January 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2019 — 5th November 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2020 — 23rd June 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2020 — 23rd September 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2021 — 21st April 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2021 — 20th May 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2021 — 13th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2021 — 20th July 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2021 — 19th October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2021 — 24th November 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2022 — 12th October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2022 — 18th October 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.

2022 — 30th November 31 Questions on amendments

(1) When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that-

(2) (1) when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'; and

(3) (2) on the twenty days allotted under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business),

(4) (a) where to any substantive motion an amendment has been moved by a Minister of the Crown to leave out a word or words and insert (or add) others, the question shall be, 'That the original words stand part of the question', and, if that question be passed in the negative, the question 'That the proposed words be there inserted (or added)' shall be put forthwith;

(5) (b) if such amendment involves leaving out all the effective words of the motion the Speaker shall, after the amendment has been disposed of, forthwith declare the main question (as amended or not as the case may be) to be agreed to.