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2004 — 26th October 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past three o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past three o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2004 — 2nd December 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past three o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past three o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2005 — 26th January 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2005 — 13th July 41A Deferred divisions

(1) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(2) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(3) (d) on motions made under-

(4) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(5) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(6) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(7) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(8) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2006 — 27th June 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2006 — 1st November 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2007 — 28th March 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2007 — 4th July 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2007 — 25th July 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2007 — 25th October 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2008 — 11th March 41A Deferred divisions

(1) (d) on motions made under-

(2) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(3) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(4) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(5) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(6) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(7) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(8) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2008 — 17th July 41A Deferred divisions

(1) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(2) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(4) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(5) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(6) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(7) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(8) (d) on motions made under-

(9) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(10) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(11) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(12) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(13) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(14) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(15) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(16) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2008 — 28th October 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2008 — 12th November 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2008 — 25th November 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2009 — 22nd January 41A Deferred divisions

(1) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(2) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(3) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(4) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(5) (d) on motions made under-

(6) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(7) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(8) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2009 — 9th February 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2009 — 3rd March 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2009 — 30th April 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2009 — 20th May 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2009 — 25th June 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2010 — 13th January 41A Deferred divisions

(1) (d) on motions made under-

(2) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(3) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(4) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(5) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(6) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(7) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(8) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(9) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(10) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2010 — 22nd February 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chairman, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2010 — 4th March 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2010 — 7th June 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past twelve o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for one and a half hours after half-past twelve o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2010 — 15th June 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2010 — 2nd December 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2011 — 7th July 41A Deferred divisions

(1) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(2) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(4) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2011 — 30th November 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2011 — 14th December 41A Deferred divisions

(1) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(2) (d) on motions made under-

(3) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(4) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(5) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(6) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(7) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(8) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(9) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(10) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2012 — 19th January 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2012 — 12th March 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2012 — 11th July 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2012 — 16th July 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2013 — 20th March 41A Deferred divisions

(1) (d) on motions made under-

(2) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(3) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(4) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(5) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(6) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(7) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(8) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(9) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(10) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(11) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(12) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2013 — 23rd April 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2013 — 17th June 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2013 — 2nd December 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2014 — 8th May 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2015 — 24th February 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2015 — 10th March 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2015 — 17th March 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2015 — 3rd June 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2015 — 22nd October 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2015 — 28th October 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2016 — 11th October 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2017 — 24th January 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2017 — 7th March 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2017 — 4th July 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2017 — 12th September 41A Deferred divisions

(1) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(2) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(4) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(5) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(6) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(7) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(8) (d) on motions made under-

(9) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(10) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(11) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(12) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(13) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.); and

(14) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(15) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(16) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2018 — 20th February 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2018 — 19th July 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2018 — 27th November 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2019 — 7th January 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2019 — 5th November 41A Deferred divisions

(1) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(2) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(4) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.); and

(12) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(13) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(14) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(15) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(16) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(17) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(18) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2020 — 23rd June 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.);

(12) (vi) paragraph 1 of Standing Order No. 150D (Motions consequent on the ICGS); and

(13) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(14) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(15) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(16) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(17) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(18) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(19) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2020 — 23rd September 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.);

(12) (vi) paragraph 1 of Standing Order No. 150D (Motions consequent on the ICGS); and

(13) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(14) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(15) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(16) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(17) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(18) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(19) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2021 — 21st April 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.);

(12) (vi) paragraph 1 of Standing Order No. 150D (Motions consequent on the ICGS); and

(13) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(14) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(15) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(16) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(17) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(18) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(19) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2021 — 20th May 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.);

(12) (vi) paragraph 1 of Standing Order No. 150D (Motions consequent on the ICGS); and

(13) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(14) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(15) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(16) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(17) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(18) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(19) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2021 — 13th July 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.);

(12) (vi) paragraph 1 of Standing Order No. 150D (Motions consequent on the ICGS); and

(13) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(14) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(15) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(16) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(17) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(18) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(19) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2021 — 20th July 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.);

(12) (vi) paragraph 1 of Standing Order No. 150D (Motions consequent on the ICGS); and

(13) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(14) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(15) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(16) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(17) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(18) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(19) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2021 — 19th October 41A Deferred divisions

(1) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(2) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(3) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(4) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(5) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(6) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(7) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(8) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(9) (d) on motions made under-

(10) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.);

(12) (vi) paragraph 1 of Standing Order No. 150D (Motions consequent on the ICGS); and

(13) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(14) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(15) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(16) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(17) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(18) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(19) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2021 — 24th November 41A Deferred divisions

(1) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(2) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(4) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.);

(12) (vi) paragraph 1 of Standing Order No. 150D (Motions consequent on the ICGS); and

(13) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(14) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(15) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(16) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(17) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(18) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(19) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2022 — 12th October 41A Deferred divisions

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(2) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(3) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(4) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(5) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(6) (d) on motions made under-

(7) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(8) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(9) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.);

(12) (vi) paragraph 1 of Standing Order No. 150D (Motions consequent on the ICGS); and

(13) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(14) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(15) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(16) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(17) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(18) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(19) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2022 — 18th October 41A Deferred divisions

(1) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(2) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(3) (d) on motions made under-

(4) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(5) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(6) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(7) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(8) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(9) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(10) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(11) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.);

(12) (vi) paragraph 1 of Standing Order No. 150D (Motions consequent on the ICGS); and

(13) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(14) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(15) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(16) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(17) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(18) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(19) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.

2022 — 30th November 41A Deferred divisions

(1) (e) on motions made under paragraph (3) below or to which an order made under that paragraph applies.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (2), Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall not apply if, after the time for the interruption of business, the opinion of the Speaker as to the decision on a question is challenged in respect of any question.

(3) Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions) shall apply (and this order shall not apply) to questions-

(4) (a) on motions or amendments in the course of proceedings on bills or allocating time to or programming such proceedings;

(5) (b) on motions which may be made without notice;

(6) (c) on motions to be disposed of immediately following the disposal of amendments proposed thereto, and on such amendments;

(7) (d) on motions made under-

(8) (i) paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business);

(9) (ii) paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 51 (Ways and means motions);

(10) (iii) sub-paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 52 (Money resolutions and ways and means resolutions in connection with bills);

(11) (iv) paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates); and

(12) (v) paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.);

(13) (vi) paragraph 1 of Standing Order No. 150D (Motions consequent on the ICGS); and

(14) After the moment of interruption and the conclusion of proceedings under any other Standing Order which fall to be taken immediately after it, a Minister of the Crown may make a motion to the effect that this order shall not apply to questions on any specified motions; such motion may be proceeded with, though opposed, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.

(15) If the opinion of the Speaker is challenged under paragraph (1) of this order, he shall defer the division until half-past eleven o'clock on the next Wednesday on which the House shall sit.

(16) On any Wednesday to which a division has been deferred under paragraph (4) above-

(17) (a) Members may record their votes on the question under arrangements made by the Speaker;

(18) (b) votes may be recorded for two and a half hours after half-past eleven o'clock, no account being taken of any period during which the House or committee proceeds to a division; and

(19) (c) the Speaker, or the chair, shall announce the result of the deferred division as soon as may be after the expiry of the period mentioned in sub-paragraph (b) above.