# subarticles

chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00110.01
current_num: 11.01
root_num: 31
articleid: 00110
articlecurrent_num: 11
articleroot_num: 27
text:
Subject to Standing Order No. 12 (House not to sit on certain Fridays), the House shall meet on Fridays at half-past nine o'clock, and will first proceed with private business, petitions, and motions for unopposed returns. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00120.01
current_num: 12.01
root_num: 898
articleid: 00120
articlecurrent_num: 12
articleroot_num: 232
text:
Unless the House otherwise orders, the House shall not sit on any Friday other than those on which private Members' bills have precedence.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00120.02
current_num: 12.02
root_num: 900
articleid: 00120
articlecurrent_num: 12
articleroot_num: 232
text:
At its rising on the Thursday before a Friday on which the House is not sitting the House shall stand adjourned till the following Monday without any question being put, unless it shall have resolved otherwise.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00120.03
current_num: 12.03
root_num: 901
articleid: 00120
articlecurrent_num: 12
articleroot_num: 232
text:
Unless the House shall have resolved to adjourn otherwise than from the previous Thursday to the following Monday, the Fridays on which the House does not sit shall be treated as sitting days for the purpose of calculating any period under any order of the House and for the purposes of paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 22 (Notices of questions, motions and amendments) and of Standing Order No. 64 (Notices of amendments, &c., to bills); and on such Fridays-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00120.05
current_num: 12.05
root_num: 903
articleid: 00120
articlecurrent_num: 12
articleroot_num: 232
text:
(b) notices of amendments to bills, new clauses and new schedules and of amendments to Lords amendments, and notices of motions relating to proceedings on bills committed to a standing committee, may be received by the Public Bill Office,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00140.06
current_num: 14.06
root_num: 679
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
(i) lapse at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday if not previously concluded, or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00140.07
current_num: 14.07
root_num: 680
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
(ii) be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (i) above and, except on days on which private business has been set down for consideration under the provisions of paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), shall be entered upon at that time:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00140.08
current_num: 14.08
root_num: 681
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of, and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00150.04
current_num: 15.04
root_num: 744
articleid: 00150
articlecurrent_num: 15
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(c) proceedings on a motion such as is referred to in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 121 (Nomination of select committees) for the nomination or discharge of members of select committees to which that paragraph applies which has been opposed at or after the interruption of business on a preceding day: Provided that any questions necessary to dispose of the proceedings on such a motion shall be put at eleven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, eight o'clock on Wednesday or seven o'clock on Thursday or one hour after the commencement of those proceedings, whichever is the later.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00170.01
current_num: 17.01
root_num: 277
articleid: 00170
articlecurrent_num: 17
articleroot_num: 153
text:
No proceedings on a motion to which this order applies shall be entered upon at or after half-past eleven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, half-past eight o'clock on Wednesday or half-past seven o'clock on Thursday.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00170.02
current_num: 17.02
root_num: 278
articleid: 00170
articlecurrent_num: 17
articleroot_num: 153
text:
If such a motion is under consideration at that hour, the Speaker shall forthwith put any question which may be requisite to bring to a decision any question already proposed from the chair: Provided that, if he shall be of opinion that-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00170.06
current_num: 17.06
root_num: 282
articleid: 00170
articlecurrent_num: 17
articleroot_num: 153
text:
A debate which has been adjourned under paragraph (2) of this order shall not be resumed less than half an hour before the time specified in paragraph (1) of this order, but shall stand further adjourned till the next sitting (other than a Friday), and the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall apply to any debate which has been further adjourned under this paragraph as if the further adjournment were an adjournment under paragraph (2) of the order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00200.05
current_num: 20.05
root_num: 158
articleid: 00200
articlecurrent_num: 20
articleroot_num: 158
text:
Business deferred under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this order shall be considered at the time of private business on the day appointed unless the Chairman of Ways and Means directs that such business shall be set down for seven o'clock on any specified Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on any specified Wednesday or three o'clock on any specified Thursday, and business so set down (including any motion contingent directly or otherwise upon any item of such business) shall be taken in such order as the Chairman of Ways and Means may determine: Provided that business so set down shall be distributed as nearly as may be proportionately between the sittings on which government business has precedence and other sittings.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00200.06
current_num: 20.06
root_num: 308
articleid: 00200
articlecurrent_num: 20
articleroot_num: 158
text:
On any day specified under paragraph (5) of this order at seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock or as soon thereafter as any motion for the adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) has been disposed of, the business set down by direction of the Chairman of Ways and Means shall be entered upon and may be proceeded with subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00240.02
current_num: 24.02
root_num: 340
articleid: 00240
articlecurrent_num: 24
articleroot_num: 77
text:
If leave is given or the motion is so supported or the House so determines that it shall be made the motion shall stand over until the commencement of public business on the following day (or, on Thursdays, until the commencement of public business on the following Monday) when proceedings upon it shall be interrupted after three hours, or, if the Speaker directs that the urgency of the matter so requires, until seven o'clock on the same day if it is a Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock if it is a Wednesday or three o'clock if it is a Thursday.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00240.03
current_num: 24.03
root_num: 341
articleid: 00240
articlecurrent_num: 24
articleroot_num: 77
text:
A Member intending to propose to move the adjournment of the House under the provisions of this order shall give notice to the Speaker by twelve o'clock on a Monday or Tuesday, half-past ten o'clock on a Wednesday, or half-past nine o'clock on a Thursday, if the urgency of the matter is known at that hour. If the urgency is not so known he shall give notice as soon thereafter as is practicable. If the Speaker so desires he may defer giving his decision upon whether the matter is proper to be discussed until a named hour, when he may interrupt the proceedings of the House for the purpose.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00240.07
current_num: 24.07
root_num: 209
articleid: 00240
articlecurrent_num: 24
articleroot_num: 77
text:
Proceedings on any business postponed at seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under this order may be resumed at the conclusion of proceedings on the aforesaid motion for the adjournment of the House unless such motion is agreed to, shall not be interrupted, except as provided in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business), may be proceeded with for such further period of time as would have been permissible under any orders of the House at the time when they were postponed had no such motion then been made, and shall not be subject to the provisions of any such orders with regard to the disposal of the business until the conclusion of the said period.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 0041A.14
current_num: 41A.14
root_num: 1264
articleid: 0041A
articlecurrent_num: 41A
articleroot_num: 265
text:
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.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 0041A.17
current_num: 41A.17
root_num: 1267
articleid: 0041A
articlecurrent_num: 41A
articleroot_num: 265
text:
(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


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00540.06
current_num: 54.06
root_num: 687
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(a) proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereo, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday or Tuesday, four o'clock on Wednesday or three o'clock on Thursday; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00540.07
current_num: 54.07
root_num: 688
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(b) notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereto may be set down for consideration at the hour specified in sub-paragraph (a) above and shall be entered upon at that time:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00540.08
current_num: 54.08
root_num: 689
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 0083I.02
current_num: 83I.02
root_num: 1406
articleid: 0083I
articlecurrent_num: 83I
articleroot_num: 275
text:
Standing Order No. 15(1) (Exempted business) applies to the proceedings for any period after the moment of interruption allocated to them in accordance with the programme order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 0083I.04
current_num: 83I.04
root_num: 1408
articleid: 0083I
articlecurrent_num: 83I
articleroot_num: 275
text:
If, on a day on which the bill has been set down to be taken as an order of the day, a motion for the adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) would, apart from this order, stand over to seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00880.02
current_num: 88.02
root_num: 226
articleid: 00880
articlecurrent_num: 88
articleroot_num: 135
text:
Provided that no standing committee shall sit at Westminster, on a day on which the House sits, between the hours of one o'clock and half-past three o'clock in the afternoon on Mondays or Tuesdays, between the hours of twenty-five minutes past eleven o'clock in the morning and half-past one o'clock in the afternoon on Wednesdays or between the hours of twenty-five minutes past ten o'clock in the morning and half-past twelve o'clock in the afternoon on Thursdays, except as hereinafter provided.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 00880.03
current_num: 88.03
root_num: 227
articleid: 00880
articlecurrent_num: 88
articleroot_num: 135
text:
If a standing committee to which the proviso to paragraph (1) of this order applies is not previously adjourned, the chairman shall adjourn the committee without putting any question at one o'clock, twenty-five minutes past eleven o'clock or twenty-five minutes past ten o'clock, as the case may be, save as provided in Standing Order No. 100 (Scottish Grand Committee (sittings)), Standing Order No. 108 (Welsh Grand Committee (sittings)) and Standing Order No. 116 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (sittings)); Provided that-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 01000.10
current_num: 100.10
root_num: 847
articleid: 01000
articlecurrent_num: 100
articleroot_num: 225
text:
The chairman shall interrupt proceedings (other than on a motion made under paragraph (6) below) at the time specified in relation to the sitting by an order made under paragraph (1) above, or, in the absence of such provision, at the time specified in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of standing committees), subject to the proviso to that paragraph.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-01-26
subarticleid: 01080.10
current_num: 108.10
root_num: 987
articleid: 01080
articlecurrent_num: 108
articleroot_num: 242
text:
The chairman shall interrupt proceedings (other than on a motion made under paragraph (5) below) at the time specified in relation to the sitting by an order made under paragraph (1) above or, in the absence of such provision, at the time specified in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of standing committees), subject to the proviso to that paragraph.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 00040.01
current_num: 4.01
root_num: 122
articleid: 00040
articlecurrent_num: 4
articleroot_num: 172
text:
The Speaker shall nominate not fewer than ten Members to act as temporary chairmen of committees when requested by the Chairman of Ways and Means. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01190.12
current_num: 119.12
root_num: 1081
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
B | HM Treasury (including HM Revenue & Customs); Work and Pensions; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; International Development; Home Office; Department for Constitutional Affairs (excluding those responsibilities of the Scotland and Wales Offices which fall to European Standing Committee A); together with any matters not otherwise allocated by this Order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 0122A.01
current_num: 122A.01
root_num: 1189
articleid: 0122A
articlecurrent_num: 122A
articleroot_num: 260
text:
Unless the House otherwise orders, no select committee may have as its chairman any Member who has served as chairman of that committee for the two previous Parliaments or a continuous period of eight years, whichever is the greater period.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 0137A.07
current_num: 137A.07
root_num: 1417
articleid: 0137A
articlecurrent_num: 137A
articleroot_num: 259
text:
The Welsh Affairs Committee may invite members of any specified committee of the National Assembly for Wales to attend and participate in its proceedings (but not to vote).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01390.01
current_num: 139.01
root_num: 1418
articleid: 01390
articlecurrent_num: 139
articleroot_num: 276
text:
There shall be a select committee, to be called the Administration Committee, to consider the services provided for and by the House and to make recommendations thereon to the House of Commons Commission or to the Speaker. Any such recommendation whose implementation would incur additional expenditure charged to the Estimate for House of Commons: Administration shall also be considered by the Finance and Services Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01390.02
current_num: 139.02
root_num: 1419
articleid: 01390
articlecurrent_num: 139
articleroot_num: 276
text:
The committee shall make rules and give directions to Officers of the House in respect only of such administrative matters as may from time to time be determined by the Speaker or by the House of Commons Commission.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01390.08
current_num: 139.08
root_num: 1425
articleid: 01390
articlecurrent_num: 139
articleroot_num: 276
text:
The committee shall have power to appoint sub-committees and to refer to such sub-committees any of the matters referred to the committee and to delegate to such sub-committees any of the powers delegated to the committee under paragraph (2) above.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01390.09
current_num: 139.09
root_num: 1426
articleid: 01390
articlecurrent_num: 139
articleroot_num: 276
text:
Any such sub-committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to adjourn from place to place and to report from time to time the minutes of their proceedings, and shall have a quorum of three.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01390.10
current_num: 139.10
root_num: 1427
articleid: 01390
articlecurrent_num: 139
articleroot_num: 276
text:
The committee and any sub-committee appointed by it shall have the assistance of the Officers of the House appropriate to the matters under consideration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01440.02
current_num: 144.02
root_num: 763
articleid: 01440
articlecurrent_num: 144
articleroot_num: 218
text:
(a) with the assistance of the Board of Management, to prepare the Estimates for House of Commons: Administration for submission to the House of Commons Commission;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01440.04
current_num: 144.04
root_num: 765
articleid: 01440
articlecurrent_num: 144
articleroot_num: 218
text:
(c) to report to the House of Commons Commission or the Speaker on the financial and administrative implications of recommendations made to them by the Administration Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01490.07
current_num: 149.07
root_num: 929
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
The committee shall have power to appoint sub-committees consisting of no more than seven Members, of whom three shall be a quorum, and to refer to such sub-committees any of the matters referred to the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01500.12
current_num: 150.12
root_num: 1429
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(a) in any case where the Member concerned has agreed that he has failed to register or declare an interest, if it is the Commissioner's opinion that the interest involved is minor, or the failure was inadvertent, and the Member concerned has taken such action by way of rectification as the Commissioner may have required within any procedure approved by the Committee for this purpose; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01500.13
current_num: 150.13
root_num: 1430
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(b) in any case involving parliamentary allowances, or the use of facilities or services, if the Commissioner has with the agreement of the Member concerned referred the matter to the relevant Officer of the House for the purpose of securing appropriate financial reimbursement, and the Member has made such reimbursement within such period of time as the Commissioner considers reasonable.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01520.11
current_num: 152.11
root_num: 525
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
8 Home Affairs | Home Office; and administration and expenditure of the Attorney General's Office, the Treasury Solicitor's Department, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Serious Fraud Office (but excluding individual cases and appointments and advice given within government by Law Officers) | 14


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2005-07-13
subarticleid: 01520.17
current_num: 152.17
root_num: 526
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
14 Trade and Industry | Department of Trade and Industry (but excluding the Office of Science and Technology) | 14


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-06-27
subarticleid: 00870.01
current_num: 87.01
root_num: 239
articleid: 00870
articlecurrent_num: 87
articleroot_num: 137
text:
The Attorney General, the Advocate General and the Solicitor General, or any of them, being Members of the House, though not members of a standing committee, may take part in the deliberations of the committee, but shall not vote or make any motion or move any amendment other than a motion in the Scottish Grand Committee under Standing Order No. 93 (Scottish Grand Committee (composition and business)) or a motion in the Welsh Grand Committee under Standing Order No. 102 (Welsh Grand Committee (composition and business)) or a motion in the Northern Ireland Grand Committee under Standing Order No. 109 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (composition and business)) or a motion or an amendment in a European Standing Committee under Standing Order No. 119 (European Standing Committees) or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-06-27
subarticleid: 01190.11
current_num: 119.11
root_num: 731
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
A | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Transport; Communities and Local Government; Forestry Commission; and analogous responsibilities of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Offices.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-06-27
subarticleid: 01500.01
current_num: 150.01
root_num: 934
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
There shall be an Officer of this House, called the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, who shall be appointed by the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-06-27
subarticleid: 01520.05
current_num: 152.05
root_num: 1222
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
2 Constitutional Affairs | Department for Constitutional Affairs (including the work of staff provided for the administrative work of courts and tribunals, but excluding consideration of individual cases and appointments, and excluding the work of the Scotland and Wales Offices and of the Advocate General for Scotland) | 11


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-06-27
subarticleid: 01520.12
current_num: 152.12
root_num: 525
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
9 Home Affairs | Home Office; and administration and expenditure of the Attorney General's Office, the Treasury Solicitor's Department, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Serious Fraud Office (but excluding individual cases and appointments and advice given within government by Law Officers) | 14


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-06-27
subarticleid: 01520.14
current_num: 152.14
root_num: 787
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
11 Northern Ireland Affairs | Northern Ireland Office; administration and expenditure of the Crown Solicitor's Office (but excluding individual cases and advice given by the Crown Solicitor); and other matters within the responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (but excluding the expenditure, administration and policy of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Northern Ireland and the drafting of legislation by the Office of the Legislative Counsel) | 13


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-06-27
subarticleid: 01520.17
current_num: 152.17
root_num: 526
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
14 Trade and Industry | Department of Trade and Industry (but excluding the Office of Science and Innovation) | 14


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00120.05
current_num: 12.05
root_num: 903
articleid: 00120
articlecurrent_num: 12
articleroot_num: 232
text:
(b) notices of amendments to bills, new clauses and new schedules and of amendments to Lords amendments, and notices of motions relating to proceedings on bills committed to a public bill committee, may be received by the Public Bill Office,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00140.17
current_num: 14.17
root_num: 788
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
A private Member's bill to which the provisions of paragraphs (2) to (6) of Standing Order No. 97 (Scottish Grand Committee (bills in relation to their principle)) have applied, and which has been considered by a Scottish public bill committee, shall not be set down for consideration on report so as to have precedence over any private Member's bill so set down which was read a second time on a day preceding that on which the bill was reported from the Scottish Grand Committee under paragraph (3) of that Standing Order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0042A.01
current_num: 42A.01
root_num: 1431
articleid: 0042A
articlecurrent_num: 42A
articleroot_num: 277
text:
The Speaker, or the chairman, may direct any Member who breaches the terms of the sub judice resolution of the House to resume his seat.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00470.05
current_num: 47.05
root_num: 1432
articleid: 00470
articlecurrent_num: 47
articleroot_num: 212
text:
The Speaker may call Members between certain hours to speak for a specified maximum time (not being less than three minutes) and during this time the reference to eight minutes in paragraph (1) and the provisions of paragraph (2) shall not apply.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00590.05
current_num: 59.05
root_num: 917
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 234
text:
The provisions of paragraphs (3) to (5) of Standing Order No. 90 (Second reading committees) shall apply to any bill referred to a second reading committee under paragraph (1) above.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00600.05
current_num: 60.05
root_num: 1060
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 250
text:
The provisions of paragraphs (3) to (5) of Standing Order No. 90 (Second reading committees) shall apply to any bill referred to a second reading committee under paragraph (3) above.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00630.01
current_num: 63.01
root_num: 167
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 115
text:
When a public bill (other than a Consolidated Fund or an Appropriation Bill, or a tax law rewrite bill, or a bill for confirming a provisional order) has been read a second time, it shall stand committed to a public bill committee unless the House otherwise orders.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00630.03
current_num: 63.03
root_num: 1433
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 115
text:
(a) to commit a bill to a committee of the whole House or to a select committee, or a motion that it is expedient that a bill be committed to a joint committee of Lords and Commons; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00630.04
current_num: 63.04
root_num: 1434
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 115
text:
(b) to give a public bill committee to which a bill has been committed under this order power to send for persons, papers and records,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00630.05
current_num: 63.05
root_num: 1435
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 115
text:
may be made by any Member and if made immediately after the bill has been read a second time shall not require notice, and, though opposed, may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00630.06
current_num: 63.06
root_num: 170
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 115
text:
A motion to commit a bill to a public bill committee in respect of some of its provisions and to a committee of the whole House in respect of other provisions may be made by the Member in charge of the bill and, if made immediately after the bill has been read a second time, shall not require notice, and may, though opposed, be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business. If such a motion is opposed, the Speaker after permitting, if he thinks fit, a brief explanatory statement from the Member who makes and from a Member who opposes the motion shall, without permitting any further debate, put the question thereon.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00630.07
current_num: 63.07
root_num: 264
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 115
text:
If the question on a motion made under paragraph (2) or paragraph (3) of this order is negatived, the Speaker shall forthwith declare that the bill stands committed to a public bill committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00730.01
current_num: 73.01
root_num: 123
articleid: 00730
articlecurrent_num: 73
articleroot_num: 103
text:
Save as provided in Standing Order No. 92 (Consideration on report of certain bills by a general committee) every bill committed to and reported from a public bill committee, whether amended or not, shall be considered on report by the House, and the provisions of Standing Order No. 72 (Consideration of bill as amended in committee of whole House) shall apply to such consideration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00760.01
current_num: 76.01
root_num: 171
articleid: 00760
articlecurrent_num: 76
articleroot_num: 144
text:
When a bill has been committed to a public bill committee, or has been so committed in respect of some of its provisions, then, on consideration on report of the bill or such of its provisions as were so committed, the rule against speaking more than once shall not apply to the Member in charge of the bill or to the mover of any amendment or new clause or schedule in respect of that amendment or clause or schedule.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0080A.10
current_num: 80A.10
root_num: 1278
articleid: 0080A
articlecurrent_num: 80A
articleroot_num: 266
text:
If proceedings in committee on the bill are begun but not completed before the end of the first Session, the chairman shall report the bill to the House as so far amended and the bill and any evidence received by the committee shall be ordered to lie upon the Table.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0080A.13
current_num: 80A.13
root_num: 1281
articleid: 0080A
articlecurrent_num: 80A
articleroot_num: 266
text:
(a) in the case of a bill reported from a public bill committee under paragraph (8), shall stand committed to a public bill committee in respect of those clauses and schedules not ordered to stand part of the bill in the first Session;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0080A.15
current_num: 80A.15
root_num: 1283
articleid: 0080A
articlecurrent_num: 80A
articleroot_num: 266
text:
(c) in the case of a bill committed to a public bill committee but on which proceedings on the bill were not begun, shall again stand committed to a public bill committee;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0083A.04
current_num: 83A.04
root_num: 1295
articleid: 0083A
articlecurrent_num: 83A
articleroot_num: 267
text:
is given by a Minister of the Crown, the motion may be made immediately after second reading, and Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order) shall not apply to the bill.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0083A.06
current_num: 83A.06
root_num: 1436
articleid: 0083A
articlecurrent_num: 83A
articleroot_num: 267
text:
A programme motion may not disapply paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public bill committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0083A.12
current_num: 83A.12
root_num: 1302
articleid: 0083A
articlecurrent_num: 83A
articleroot_num: 267
text:
(a) a public bill committee has reported a resolution under paragraph (12) of Standing Order No. 83C (Programming sub-committees) proposing an alteration of the date by which the bill is to be reported to the House, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0083A.13
current_num: 83A.13
root_num: 1303
articleid: 0083A
articlecurrent_num: 83A
articleroot_num: 267
text:
(b) the motion made under paragraph (13) of Standing Order No. 83C does not give effect to the public bill committee's proposal.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0083A.14
current_num: 83A.14
root_num: 1304
articleid: 0083A
articlecurrent_num: 83A
articleroot_num: 267
text:
The second exception is where the motion makes further provision for proceedings on consideration and third reading of the bill otherwise than in accordance with a resolution of a public bill committee under paragraph (14) of Standing Order No. 83C.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0083C.01
current_num: 83C.01
root_num: 1324
articleid: 0083C
articlecurrent_num: 83C
articleroot_num: 269
text:
If a bill is subject to a programme order which commits it to a public bill committee, the order stands referred to the committee and, subject to paragraph (10) of this order, shall be considered by a sub-committee of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0083C.21
current_num: 83C.21
root_num: 1344
articleid: 0083C
articlecurrent_num: 83C
articleroot_num: 269
text:
A Minister of the Crown may make any motion in a public bill committee which could have been the subject of a resolution of the programming sub-committee; and for the purposes of this order the motion shall be treated as if it were in the terms of a resolution of the programming sub-committee: provided that proceedings on such a motion shall lapse if any member of the committee signifies objection to it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0083C.22
current_num: 83C.22
root_num: 1345
articleid: 0083C
articlecurrent_num: 83C
articleroot_num: 269
text:
If the provisions of a resolution of the programming sub-committee under sub-paragraphs (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph (5) are agreed to (with or without modification) by the committee, the provisions (or the provisions as modified) are to have effect as if they were included in the programme order for the bill: Provided that the Chairman may allow a sitting at which oral evidence is heard to continue for up to a quarter of an hour beyond the time provided for in the resolution.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0083D.01
current_num: 83D.01
root_num: 1358
articleid: 0083D
articlecurrent_num: 83D
articleroot_num: 270
text:
This order applies for the purpose of bringing proceedings in public bill committee or in committee of the whole House to a conclusion in accordance with a programme order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0084A.01
current_num: 84A.01
root_num: 1447
articleid: 0084A
articlecurrent_num: 84A
articleroot_num: 279
text:
A public bill committee shall be appointed for the consideration of each bill committed to such a committee, subject to paragraphs (4) and (5).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0084A.02
current_num: 84A.02
root_num: 1448
articleid: 0084A
articlecurrent_num: 84A
articleroot_num: 279
text:
A public bill committee to which a bill is, or certain provisions of a bill are, committed by means of a programme order under Standing Order No. 83A (Programme motions) shall have the power to send for persons, papers and records.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0084A.03
current_num: 84A.03
root_num: 1449
articleid: 0084A
articlecurrent_num: 84A
articleroot_num: 279
text:
A public bill committee given the power (under paragraph (2) of this order or paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 63 (Committal of bills not subject to a programme order)) to send for persons, papers and records may hear oral evidence at such meetings as the committee may appoint, and, unless the committee otherwise orders, all such evidence shall be given in public. The oral evidence shall be printed in the official report of the committee's debates and the committee shall have power to report written evidence to the House as if it were a select committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0084A.05
current_num: 84A.05
root_num: 1451
articleid: 0084A
articlecurrent_num: 84A
articleroot_num: 279
text:
(a) each bill certified by the Speaker as relating exclusively to Scotland and committed to a public bill committee, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0084A.07
current_num: 84A.07
root_num: 1453
articleid: 0084A
articlecurrent_num: 84A
articleroot_num: 279
text:
The Committee of Selection may not nominate a public bill committee in respect of a private Member's bill while proceedings in another public bill committee on a private Member's bill are still active, unless notice of a motion in support of that nomination has been tabled by a Minister of the Crown: Provided that, if a private Member in charge of a bill for which a public bill committee has been nominated informs the Committee of Selection that he does not intend for the time being to proceed with the committee stage of his bill, the committee may nominate another public bill committee; but in such cases the first public bill committee may not meet until the second public bill committee has concluded its proceedings.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00850.01
current_num: 85.01
root_num: 266
articleid: 00850
articlecurrent_num: 85
articleroot_num: 147
text:
The chairman or chairmen of each general committee shall be appointed by the Speaker from the Chairmen's Panel.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00850.03
current_num: 85.03
root_num: 370
articleid: 00850
articlecurrent_num: 85
articleroot_num: 147
text:
When more than one chairman is appointed to a general committee any of the chairmen so appointed may exercise the powers conferred by paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 89 (Procedure in general committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00850.04
current_num: 85.04
root_num: 268
articleid: 00850
articlecurrent_num: 85
articleroot_num: 147
text:
The Chairmen's Panel, of which three shall be a quorum, shall have power to consider matters of procedure relating to general committees and to report its opinion thereupon to the House from time to time.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00850.05
current_num: 85.05
root_num: 203
articleid: 00850
articlecurrent_num: 85
articleroot_num: 147
text:
Any member of a general committee may, at the request of the chairman of the committee, act as chairman for not more than a quarter of an hour on any one occasion: Provided that such member shall not exercise the powers conferred on the chairman of a general committee by paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 89 (Procedure in general committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00860.06
current_num: 86.06
root_num: 121
articleid: 00860
articlecurrent_num: 86
articleroot_num: 171
text:
the Committee of Selection shall nominate not fewer than sixteen nor more than fifty Members to serve on each general committee for the consideration of each bill allocated or referred to it, or for the consideration of instruments (whether or not in draft) referred to it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00860.08
current_num: 86.08
root_num: 475
articleid: 00860
articlecurrent_num: 86
articleroot_num: 171
text:
(i) for the consideration of any public bill certified by the Speaker as relating exclusively to Scotland or of a public bill (or part of a public bill) ordered to be considered by a Scottish public bill committee, the committee shall be so constituted as to include not fewer than sixteen Members representing Scottish constituencies;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00860.09
current_num: 86.09
root_num: 297
articleid: 00860
articlecurrent_num: 86
articleroot_num: 171
text:
(ii) for the consideration of any public bill relating exclusively to Wales, the committee shall be so constituted as to include all Members sitting for constituencies in Wales;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00860.10
current_num: 86.10
root_num: 1454
articleid: 00860
articlecurrent_num: 86
articleroot_num: 171
text:
(iii) for the consideration of any bill a draft of which, or of parts of which, has been considered by a committee of this House, the Committee of Selection shall treat a Member's membership of that committee as one of the qualifications to which it shall have regard.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00870.01
current_num: 87.01
root_num: 239
articleid: 00870
articlecurrent_num: 87
articleroot_num: 137
text:
The Attorney General, the Advocate General and the Solicitor General, or any of them, being Members of the House, though not members of a general committee, may take part in the deliberations of the committee, but shall not vote or make any motion or move any amendment other than a motion in the Scottish Grand Committee under Standing Order No. 93 (Scottish Grand Committee (composition and business)) or a motion in the Welsh Grand Committee under Standing Order No. 102 (Welsh Grand Committee (composition and business)) or a motion in the Northern Ireland Grand Committee under Standing Order No. 109 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (composition and business)) or a motion or an amendment in a European Standing Committee under Standing Order No. 119 (European Standing Committees) or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00870.02
current_num: 87.02
root_num: 365
articleid: 00870
articlecurrent_num: 87
articleroot_num: 137
text:
In a general committee which is to consider a bill brought in upon a ways and means resolution any Minister of the Crown, being a Member of the House, though not a member of the general committee, may take part in the deliberations of the committee, but shall not vote or make any motion or move any amendment or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00880.01
current_num: 88.01
root_num: 224
articleid: 00880
articlecurrent_num: 88
articleroot_num: 135
text:
A general committee to which a bill or other business has been or stands committed shall meet to consider such business on the day and at the hour named by the Member appointed chairman of the committee in respect of that business. If the consideration of the business is not completed at that sitting, and subject to the proviso in paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public bill committees), the committee shall meet further to consider the business on such days of the week and at such times as may be appointed by the committee:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00880.02
current_num: 88.02
root_num: 226
articleid: 00880
articlecurrent_num: 88
articleroot_num: 135
text:
Provided that no general committee shall sit at Westminster, on a day on which the House sits, between the hours of one o'clock and half-past three o'clock in the afternoon on Mondays or Tuesdays, between the hours of twenty-five minutes past eleven o'clock in the morning and half-past one o'clock in the afternoon on Wednesdays or between the hours of twenty-five minutes past ten o'clock in the morning and half-past twelve o'clock in the afternoon on Thursdays, except as hereinafter provided.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00880.03
current_num: 88.03
root_num: 227
articleid: 00880
articlecurrent_num: 88
articleroot_num: 135
text:
If a general committee to which the proviso to paragraph (1) of this order applies is not previously adjourned, the chairman shall adjourn the committee without putting any question at one o'clock, twenty-five minutes past eleven o'clock or twenty-five minutes past ten o'clock, as the case may be, save as provided in Standing Order No. 100 (Scottish Grand Committee (sittings)), Standing Order No. 108 (Welsh Grand Committee (sittings)) and Standing Order No. 116 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (sittings)); Provided that-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00890.01
current_num: 89.01
root_num: 446
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
Except as provided in Standing Order No. 93 (Scottish Grand Committee (composition and business)), Standing Order No. 102 (Welsh Grand Committee (composition and business)), Standing Order No. 109 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (composition and business)), Standing Order No. 117 (Regional Affairs Committee) and Standing Order No. 119 (European Standing Committees) the quorum of a general committee shall be seventeen or one third of the number of its members excluding the chairman, whichever is the less; and in calculating the quorum fractions shall be counted as one.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00890.03
current_num: 89.03
root_num: 448
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
(a) Any notice of an amendment to a bill which has been committed or referred to a general committee, or of a motion relative to a European Union document or documents or an amendment thereto given under Standing Order No. 119 (European Standing Committees) shall stand referred to the committee, and the chairman shall have the like powers as are given to the Speaker, the Chairman of Ways and Means and either Deputy Chairman respectively by Standing Order No. 32 (Selection of amendments).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00890.04
current_num: 89.04
root_num: 449
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
(b) Standing Orders No. 29 (Powers of chair to propose question), No. 36 (Closure of debate) and No. 37 (Majority for closure or for proposal of question) shall apply to general committees, except that the number necessary to render the majority effective for the closure or for the proposal of the question shall be the number prescribed as the quorum by paragraph (1) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00890.05
current_num: 89.05
root_num: 450
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
(c) The chairman of a general committee shall have the like powers as are given to a chairman of a committee of the whole House under the following Standing Orders: No. 35 (Dilatory motion in abuse of rules of House), No. 42 (Irrelevance or repetition), No. 42A (Sub judice) and and No. 68 (Debate on clause or schedule standing part).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00890.06
current_num: 89.06
root_num: 175
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
(d) The following Standing Orders shall apply to general committees: No. 124 (Quorum of select committees), No. 128 (Entry on minutes of proceedings of select committee), and No. 129 (Minutes of proceedings to be laid on the Table).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00890.07
current_num: 89.07
root_num: 265
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
On a division being called in the House or a committee of the whole House the chairman of a general committee shall suspend the proceedings of the committee for such time as will, in his opinion, enable Members to vote in the division and return to the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00920.01
current_num: 92.01
root_num: 356
articleid: 00920
articlecurrent_num: 92
articleroot_num: 165
text:
A bill which has been considered by a second reading committee or by the Scottish Grand Committee in relation to the principle of the bill may be referred for consideration on report to a committee to consider bills on report or to the Scottish Grand Committee, as the case may be, upon a motion made after notice by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business, and the question on such motion shall be put forthwith; and if, on the question being put, not fewer than twenty Members rise in their places and signify their objection thereto, the Speaker shall declare that the noes have it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00920.02
current_num: 92.02
root_num: 357
articleid: 00920
articlecurrent_num: 92
articleroot_num: 165
text:
A committee to consider bills on report shall consist of not fewer than twenty nor more than eighty Members, to be nominated by the Committee of Selection to serve on the committee for the consideration of each bill referred to it; and in the nomination of such Members, the Committee of Selection shall have regard to their qualifications and to the composition of the House:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00930.01
current_num: 93.01
root_num: 286
articleid: 00930
articlecurrent_num: 93
articleroot_num: 176
text:
There shall be a general committee called the Scottish Grand Committee, which shall consist of all Members representing Scottish constituencies; and of which (subject to paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 100 (Scottish Grand Committee (sittings))) the quorum shall be ten.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00970.07
current_num: 97.07
root_num: 250
articleid: 00970
articlecurrent_num: 97
articleroot_num: 141
text:
On the order being read for the second reading of a bill to which paragraph (4) above applies, a motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown (or, in the case of a private Member's bill, by the Member in charge of the bill), 'That the bill be committed to a Scottish public bill committee'; and the question thereon shall be put forthwith and may be decided at any hour, though opposed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 00970.08
current_num: 97.08
root_num: 251
articleid: 00970
articlecurrent_num: 97
articleroot_num: 141
text:
If a motion made under the preceding paragraph be agreed to, the bill shall be deemed to have been read a second time, and shall stand committed to a Scottish public bill committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01000.08
current_num: 100.08
root_num: 845
articleid: 01000
articlecurrent_num: 100
articleroot_num: 225
text:
The provisions of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees), so far as they relate to the naming of a day in respect of business by the Member appointed chairman and the committee's appointment of future days in respect of business not completed at a sitting, shall not apply to the Scottish Grand Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01000.10
current_num: 100.10
root_num: 847
articleid: 01000
articlecurrent_num: 100
articleroot_num: 225
text:
The chairman shall interrupt proceedings (other than on a motion made under paragraph (6) below) at the time specified in relation to the sitting by an order made under paragraph (1) above, or, in the absence of such provision, at the time specified in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees), subject to the proviso to that paragraph.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01000.12
current_num: 100.12
root_num: 849
articleid: 01000
articlecurrent_num: 100
articleroot_num: 225
text:
After the interruption of proceedings or on the completion of the business appointed for consideration at that sitting, whichever is the earlier, a motion for the adjournment of the committee may be made by a member of the government, and, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees) the chairman shall, not later than half an hour after the motion has been made, adjourn the committee without putting any question; and in respect of business taken under this paragraph, the quorum of the committee shall be three.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01020.01
current_num: 102.01
root_num: 371
articleid: 01020
articlecurrent_num: 102
articleroot_num: 167
text:
There shall be a general committee called the Welsh Grand Committee, which shall consist of all Members representing Welsh constituencies, together with not more than five other Members nominated by the Committee of Selection, which shall have power from time to time to discharge the Members so nominated by it and to appoint others in substitution for those discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01080.09
current_num: 108.09
root_num: 986
articleid: 01080
articlecurrent_num: 108
articleroot_num: 242
text:
The provisions of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees), so far as they relate to the naming of a day in respect of business by the Member appointed chairman and the committee's appointment of future days in respect of business not completed at a sitting, shall not apply to the Welsh Grand Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01080.10
current_num: 108.10
root_num: 987
articleid: 01080
articlecurrent_num: 108
articleroot_num: 242
text:
The chairman shall interrupt proceedings (other than on a motion made under paragraph (5) below) at the time specified in relation to the sitting by an order made under paragraph (1) above or, in the absence of such provision, at the time specified in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees), subject to the proviso to that paragraph.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01080.12
current_num: 108.12
root_num: 989
articleid: 01080
articlecurrent_num: 108
articleroot_num: 242
text:
After the interruption of proceedings, or on the completion of the business appointed for consideration at that sitting, whichever is the earlier, a motion for the adjournment of the committee may be made by a Minister of the Crown, and, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees) the chairman shall, not later than half an hour after the motion has been made, adjourn the committee without putting any question; and in respect of business taken under this paragraph, the quorum of the committee shall be three.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01090.01
current_num: 109.01
root_num: 503
articleid: 01090
articlecurrent_num: 109
articleroot_num: 188
text:
There shall be a general committee called the Northern Ireland Grand Committee, which shall consist of all Members representing constituencies in Northern Ireland, together with not more than twenty-five other Members nominated by the Committee of Selection, which shall have power from time to time to discharge the Members so nominated by it and to appoint others in substitution for those discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01160.11
current_num: 116.11
root_num: 1046
articleid: 01160
articlecurrent_num: 116
articleroot_num: 249
text:
The provisions of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees), so far as they relate to the naming of a day in respect of business by the Member appointed chairman and the committee's appointment of future days in respect of business not completed at a sitting, shall not apply to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01160.14
current_num: 116.14
root_num: 1049
articleid: 01160
articlecurrent_num: 116
articleroot_num: 249
text:
On a day specified in an order made under paragraph (1) above, after the interruption of proceedings, or on the completion of the business appointed for consideration at that sitting, whichever is the earlier, a motion for the adjournment of the committee may be made by a Minister of the Crown, and, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees), the chairman shall, not later than half an hour after the motion has been made, adjourn the committee without putting any question; and in respect of business taken under this paragraph, the quorum of the committee shall be three.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01170.01
current_num: 117.01
root_num: 508
articleid: 01170
articlecurrent_num: 117
articleroot_num: 189
text:
There shall be a general committee called the Regional Affairs Committee, which shall consider any matter relating to regional affairs in England which may be referred to it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01170.07
current_num: 117.07
root_num: 1094
articleid: 01170
articlecurrent_num: 117
articleroot_num: 189
text:
Paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees) shall not apply to the committee; except that the proviso to that paragraph shall apply to any sitting at Westminster.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01180.01
current_num: 118.01
root_num: 486
articleid: 01180
articlecurrent_num: 118
articleroot_num: 185
text:
There shall be one or more committees, to be called Delegated Legislation Committees, for the consideration of such instruments (whether or not in draft) as may be referred to them; and those instruments shall be distributed among the committees by the Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01180.02
current_num: 118.02
root_num: 487
articleid: 01180
articlecurrent_num: 118
articleroot_num: 185
text:
Any Member, not being a member of such a committee, may take part in the deliberations of the committee, but shall not vote or make any motion or move any amendment or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01180.03
current_num: 118.03
root_num: 490
articleid: 01180
articlecurrent_num: 118
articleroot_num: 185
text:
Where a Minister of the Crown has given notice of a motion to the effect that an instrument (whether or not in draft) upon which proceedings may be taken in pursuance of an Act of Parliament (other than a draft regulatory reform order) be approved, the instrument shall stand referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee, unless-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01190.01
current_num: 119.01
root_num: 564
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
There shall be three general committees, called European Standing Committees, to which shall stand referred for consideration on motion, unless the House otherwise orders, such European Union documents as defined in Standing Order No. 143 (European Scrutiny Committee) as may be recommended by the European Scrutiny Committee for further consideration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01190.08
current_num: 119.08
root_num: 728
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
The European Standing Committees, and the principal subject matter of the European Union documents to be referred to each, shall be as set out below; and in making recommendations for further consideration, the European Scrutiny Committee shall specify the committee to which in its opinion the documents ought to be referred; and, subject to paragraph (2) of this order, the documents shall be referred to that committee accordingly-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01190.23
current_num: 119.23
root_num: 735
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
With the modifications provided in this Order, the following Standing Orders shall apply to European Standing Committees: No. 85 (Chairman of general committees); No. 88 (Meetings of general committees); and No. 89 (Procedure in general committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01200.01
current_num: 120.01
root_num: 231
articleid: 01200
articlecurrent_num: 120
articleroot_num: 136
text:
Whenever an order has been made by the House allocating time to the proceedings of a public bill committee on any bill which has been allocated or committed to it, the order shall stand referred to that committee, and shall be considered by a sub-committee thereof to be called the business sub-committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01430.05
current_num: 143.05
root_num: 739
articleid: 01430
articlecurrent_num: 143
articleroot_num: 206
text:
The expression 'European Union document' in this order and in Standing Orders No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), No. 89 (Procedure in general committees) and No. 119 (European Standing Committees) means-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 0152C.06
current_num: 152C.06
root_num: 1110
articleid: 0152C
articlecurrent_num: 152C
articleroot_num: 254
text:
The chairman shall have the like powers of selection as are given to the chairman of a general committee under paragraph (3)(a) of Standing Order No. 89 (Procedure in general committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2006-11-01
subarticleid: 01610.02
current_num: 161.02
root_num: 674
articleid: 01610
articlecurrent_num: 161
articleroot_num: 15
text:
The power conferred upon the Serjeant at Arms by paragraph (1) of this order may, if the chairman so directs, be exercised in respect of members of the public present at sittings of committees.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 00010.04
current_num: 1.04
root_num: 483
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 184
text:
A Member taking the chair under the provisions of paragraph (1) of this order shall enjoy all those powers which may be exercised by the Speaker during proceedings under (2) thereof.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 0001B.24
current_num: 1B.24
root_num: 1156
articleid: 0001B
articlecurrent_num: 1B
articleroot_num: 257
text:
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Orders No. 9 (Sittings of the House) and No. 11 (Friday sittings), on any day on which the House meets to elect a Speaker, it shall meet at half-past two o'clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 00100.16
current_num: 10.16
root_num: 1207
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
The provisions of Standing Orders No. 29 (Powers of chair to propose question), No. 36 (Closure of debate), No. 37 (Majority for closure or for proposal of question), No. 38 (Procedure on divisions), No. 39 (Voting), No. 40 (Division unnecessarily claimed), No. 41 (Quorum), No. 43 (Disorderly conduct), No. 44 (Order in debate), No. 45 (Members suspended, &c., to withdraw from precincts), No. 45A (Suspension of salary of Members suspended) and No. 163 (Motions to sit in private) shall not apply to sittings in Westminster Hall.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 00140.11
current_num: 14.11
root_num: 111
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
On and after the eighth Friday on which private Members' bills have precedence, such bills shall be arranged on the order paper in the following order- consideration of Lords amendments, third readings, consideration of reports not already entered upon, adjourned proceedings on consideration, bills in progress in committee, bills appointed for committee, and second readings.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 00150.11
current_num: 15.11
root_num: 306
articleid: 00150
articlecurrent_num: 15
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If the business interrupted is not included in the business specified in the motion or in paragraph (1) of this order, the Speaker shall call upon the Minister to move his motion at the conclusion of any proceedings arising on the interruption of business under the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House) but before the resumption of any proceedings postponed under Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) or Standing Order No. 24 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 00210.03
current_num: 21.03
root_num: 683
articleid: 00210
articlecurrent_num: 21
articleroot_num: 216
text:
Any questions tabled for written answer on a day on which the House does not sit by reason of the continuance of a previous sitting shall be deemed to be questions for written answer on the next sitting day and shall appear in the questions book for that day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 00220.08
current_num: 22.08
root_num: 1212
articleid: 00220
articlecurrent_num: 22
articleroot_num: 95
text:
(a) in the case of questions to the Secretaries of State for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and the Advocate General at least four days (excluding Friday, Saturday and Sunday) before the question is to be answered, or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 0022B.01
current_num: 22B.01
root_num: 1455
articleid: 0022B
articlecurrent_num: 22B
articleroot_num: 280
text:
Notices of questions for written answer on a named day by a Minister of the Crown may be given on three appointed tabling days, for answer on three appointed answering days, between 2nd and 21st September.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 0022B.02
current_num: 22B.02
root_num: 1456
articleid: 0022B
articlecurrent_num: 22B
articleroot_num: 280
text:
A motion to appoint tabling days and answering days under paragraph (1) may be made by a Minister of the Crown; and the question on such a motion shall be put forthwith and may be decided, though opposed, after the moment of interruption.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 0022B.03
current_num: 22B.03
root_num: 1457
articleid: 0022B
articlecurrent_num: 22B
articleroot_num: 280
text:
Notices of questions for named day answer on one of the appointed answering days, received by the Table Office on any day after the rising of the House for the summer adjournment, shall be treated as if given on-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 0022B.06
current_num: 22B.06
root_num: 1460
articleid: 0022B
articlecurrent_num: 22B
articleroot_num: 280
text:
and a Member may not give notice of more than five such questions in respect of each appointed tabling day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 0022B.07
current_num: 22B.07
root_num: 1461
articleid: 0022B
articlecurrent_num: 22B
articleroot_num: 280
text:
Notwithstanding sub-paragraph (4)(a) of Standing Order No. 22 (Notices of questions, motions and amendments), no notice of a question may be given under this order for a day earlier than five days (excluding Saturday and Sunday) after the day on which the notice is given.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 0022B.08
current_num: 22B.08
root_num: 1462
articleid: 0022B
articlecurrent_num: 22B
articleroot_num: 280
text:
A Minister of the Crown, being a Member of the House, may give notice on an appointed tabling day of his intention to make a ministerial statement in written form on an appointed answering day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 0022B.09
current_num: 22B.09
root_num: 1463
articleid: 0022B
articlecurrent_num: 22B
articleroot_num: 280
text:
In the event of a recall of the House under Standing Order No. 13 (Earlier meeting of House in certain circumstances), the Speaker may publish a memorandum amending the arrangements made under this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 0080A.18
current_num: 80A.18
root_num: 1286
articleid: 0080A
articlecurrent_num: 80A
articleroot_num: 266
text:
A programme order relating to a bill which is carried over to the next session of Parliament shall continue to apply in the next Session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 0083F.10
current_num: 83F.10
root_num: 1387
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
The Speaker shall then put forthwith the question that this House agrees with the Lords in all the remaining Lords amendments.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 0083F.14
current_num: 83F.14
root_num: 1391
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
the Speaker shall put forthwith a single question on any amendments moved by a Minister of the Crown relevant to the Lords amendment.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 01000.11
current_num: 100.11
root_num: 848
articleid: 01000
articlecurrent_num: 100
articleroot_num: 225
text:
At the moment of interruption, proceedings under consideration and not disposed of shall stand adjourned (except substantive motions for the adjournment of the committee under Standing Order No. 99 (Scottish Grand Committee (substantive motions for the adjournment)).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 01170.08
current_num: 117.08
root_num: 510
articleid: 01170
articlecurrent_num: 117
articleroot_num: 189
text:
A motion may be made in the House by a Minister of the Crown to specify (or to vary) any or all of the following-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 01190.23
current_num: 119.23
root_num: 735
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
With the modifications provided in this Order, the following Standing Orders shall apply to European Standing Committees- No. 85 (Chairman of general committees); No. 88 (Meetings of general committees); and No. 89 (Procedure in general committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 01340.01
current_num: 134.01
root_num: 374
articleid: 01340
articlecurrent_num: 134
articleroot_num: 168
text:
All select committees shall have power to authorise the Clerk of the House to supply copies of their reports to officers of government departments, to such witnesses who have given evidence to committees or to their sub-committees as those committees consider appropriate, to lobby journalists, and to such other press representatives as the committee thinks fit, after those reports have been laid upon the Table but not more than seventy-two hours before the intended time of publication of such reports.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-03-28
subarticleid: 01430.05
current_num: 143.05
root_num: 739
articleid: 01430
articlecurrent_num: 143
articleroot_num: 206
text:
The expression 'European Union document' in this order and in Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), No. 89 (Procedure in general committees) and No. 119 (European Standing Committees) means-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 00180.01
current_num: 18.01
root_num: 851
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 226
text:
If the Regulatory Reform Committee has recommended under paragraphs (4) or (6) of Standing Order No. 141 (Regulatory Reform Committee) that a draft order subject to the affirmative or super-affirmative procedure, laid before the House under Part 1 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006, should be approved, and a motion is made by a Minister of the Crown to that effect, the question thereon shall-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 00180.04
current_num: 18.04
root_num: 854
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 226
text:
If the committee has recommended under paragraphs (4) or (6) of Standing Order No. 141 that a draft order subject to the affirmative or super-affirmative procedure be not approved, no motion to approve the draft order shall be made unless the House has previously resolved to disagree with the committee's report; the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion for such a resolution shall be put not later than three hours after their commencement; and the question on any motion thereafter made by a Minister of the Crown that the draft order be approved shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 00180.05
current_num: 18.05
root_num: 1464
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 226
text:
If the committee has recommended under paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 141 that a draft order subject to the negative resolution proceure should not be made (and that the recommendation is not intended to operate section 16(4) of the Act), that recommendation shall be deemed to constitute notice of a motion under sub-paragraph (4)(a) of Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 00180.06
current_num: 18.06
root_num: 855
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 226
text:
Motions under paragraphs (1) or (2) of this order may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 00980.03
current_num: 98.03
root_num: 821
articleid: 00980
articlecurrent_num: 98
articleroot_num: 223
text:
(b) a Minister of the Crown has given notice of a motion to the effect that an instrument (whether or not in draft) upon which proceedings may be taken in pursuance of an Act of Parliament (other than a draft legislative reform order) be approved,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01180.03
current_num: 118.03
root_num: 490
articleid: 01180
articlecurrent_num: 118
articleroot_num: 185
text:
Where a Minister of the Crown has given notice of a motion to the effect that an instrument (whether or not in draft) upon which proceedings may be taken in pursuance of an Act of Parliament (other than a draft legislative reform order) be approved, the instrument shall stand referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee, unless-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.01
current_num: 141.01
root_num: 856
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
There shall be a select committee, called the Regulatory Reform Committee, to examine and report on-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.02
current_num: 141.02
root_num: 1465
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
(i) every draft order laid before the House under sections 14 or 18 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 ('the Act');


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.03
current_num: 141.03
root_num: 1166
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
(ii) any subordinate provisions order or draft of such an order made or proposed to be made under sections 1 and 4 of the Regulatory Reform Act 2001 (except those not made by a Minister of the Crown);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.06
current_num: 141.06
root_num: 1468
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
In the case of every draft order referred to in paragraph (1)(i) above the committee shall consider the Minister's recommendation under section 15(1) of the Act as to the procedure which should apply to it and shall report to the House any recommendation under the Act that a different procedure should apply.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.07
current_num: 141.07
root_num: 1469
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
In its consideration of draft orders under Part 1 of the Act the committee shall include in each case, in addition to such other matters as it deems appropriate, whether provision in the draft order-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.09
current_num: 141.09
root_num: 1471
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
(b) serves the purpose of removing or reducing a burden, or the overall burdens, resulting directly or indirectly for any person from any legislation (in respect of a draft order under section 1 of the Act);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.10
current_num: 141.10
root_num: 1472
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
(c) serves the purpose of securing that regulatory functions are exercised so as to comply with the regulatory principles, as set out in section 2(3) of the Act (in respect of a draft order under section 2 of the Act);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.13
current_num: 141.13
root_num: 1475
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
(f) strikes a fair balance between the public interest and the interests of any person adversely affected by it;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.15
current_num: 141.15
root_num: 1477
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
(h) does not prevent any person from continuing to exercise any right or freedom which that person might reasonably expect to continue to exercise;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.17
current_num: 141.17
root_num: 1479
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
(j) makes the law more accessible or more easily understood (in the case of provisions restating enactments);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.19
current_num: 141.19
root_num: 1481
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
(l) gives rise to an issue under such criteria for consideration of statutory instruments laid down in paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 151 (Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)) as are relevant;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.21
current_num: 141.21
root_num: 1483
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
Provided that in the case of draft orders under section 20 of the Act, those criteria which are not relevant to provisions made pursuant to section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 need not be taken into consideration in relation to those provisions.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.22
current_num: 141.22
root_num: 1484
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
In relation to every draft order laid under section 14 of the Act subject to the negative or affirmative procedure under sections 16 or 17 of the Act, the committee shall report its recommendation whether the draft order should be made (in the case of the negative procedure) or approved (in the case of the affirmative procedure), indicating in the case of the latter whether the recommendation was agreed without a division.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.23
current_num: 141.23
root_num: 1485
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
In relation to every draft order laid under section 14 of the Act subject to the super-affirmative procedure under section 18 of the Act, the committee shall report its recommendation as to whether-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.27
current_num: 141.27
root_num: 1489
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
In relation to every draft order or revised draft order subject to the super-affirmative procedure being proceeded with under section 18(3) or 18(7) of the Act, the committee shall report its recommendation whether the draft order or revised draft order should be approved, indicating in the case of draft orders which it recommends should be approved whether its recommendation was agreed without a division; and in respect of such draft orders or revised draft orders the committee shall consider in each case all such matters set out in paragraph (3) of this order as are relevant and the extent to which the Minister concerned has had regard to any resolution or report of the committee or to any other representations made during the period for parliamentary consideration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.28
current_num: 141.28
root_num: 1490
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
It shall be an instruction to the committee considering draft orders being proceeded with under section 18(3) or 18(7) that it report not more than fifteen sitting days (in the case of an order under section 18(3)) or twenty-five sitting days (in the case of an order under section 18(7)) after the relevant statement is laid.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.29
current_num: 141.29
root_num: 1491
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
In relation to every draft order or revised draft order, the committee shall report any recommendation under section 16(4) of the Act that the draft order be not made, or under sections 17(3), 18(5) or 18(9) of the Act that no further proceedings be taken in relation to the draft order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.30
current_num: 141.30
root_num: 1492
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
In its consideration of any subordinate provisions order under paragraph (1)(ii) of this order, the committee shall in each case consider whether the special attention of the House should be drawn to it on any of the grounds laid down in paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 151 (Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)); and if the committee is of the opinion that any such order or draft order should be annulled, or, as the case may be, should not be approved, they shall report that opinion to the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.31
current_num: 141.31
root_num: 874
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
The committee shall consist of fourteen members; and, unless the House otherwise orders, each Member nominated to the committee shall continue to be a member of it for the remainder of the Parliament.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.35
current_num: 141.35
root_num: 880
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
(c) to appoint a sub-committee, of which the quorum shall be two, which shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, and to adjourn from place to place.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.37
current_num: 141.37
root_num: 884
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
The committee and the sub-committee shall have power to invite Members of the House who are not members of the committee to attend meetings at which witnesses are being examined in relation to matters within paragraphs (1)(i) to (iii) and such Members may, at the discretion of the chairman, ask questions of those witnesses; but no Member not being a member of the committee shall otherwise take part in the proceedings of the committee or sub-committee, or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01410.38
current_num: 141.38
root_num: 885
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
It shall be an instruction to the committee that before reporting on a draft order it shall afford to any government department concerned an opportunity of furnishing orally or in writing to it or to the sub-committee appointed by it such explanations as the department thinks fit, except to the extent that the committee considers that it is not reasonably practicable to do so without risking the opportunity for effective exercise of a function conferred on it under section 15, 16, 17 or 18 of the Act.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-04
subarticleid: 01510.07
current_num: 151.07
root_num: 624
articleid: 01510
articlecurrent_num: 151
articleroot_num: 205
text:
but excluding any Order in Council or draft Order in Council made or proposed to be made under paragraph 1(1) of the Schedule to the Northern Ireland Act 2000, any draft order proposed to be made under Part 1 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006, or any subordinate provisions order made or proposed to be mde under the Regulatory Reform Act 2001, and any remedial order or draft remedial order under Schedule 2 to the Human Rights Act 1998;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-25
subarticleid: 01190.12
current_num: 119.12
root_num: 1081
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
B | HM Treasury (including HM Revenue & Customs); Work and Pensions; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; International Development; Home Office; Ministry of Justice (excluding those responsibilities of the Scotland and Wales Offices which fall to European Standing Committee A); together with any matters not otherwise allocated by this Order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-25
subarticleid: 01190.13
current_num: 119.13
root_num: 1082
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
C | Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform; Children, Schools and Families; Culture, Media and Sport; Health; Innovation, Universities and Skills.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-25
subarticleid: 01520.04
current_num: 152.04
root_num: 1493
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
1 Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform | Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform | 11


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-25
subarticleid: 01520.15
current_num: 152.15
root_num: 1222
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
12 Justice | Ministry of Justice (including the work of staff provided for the administrative work of courts and tribunals, but excluding consideration of individual cases and appointments, and excluding the work of the Scotland and Wales Offices and of the Advocate General for Scotland); and administration and expenditure of the Attorney General's Office, the Treasury Solicitor's Department, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Serious Fraud Office (but excluding individual cases and appointments and advice given within government by Law Officers) | 14


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-25
subarticleid: 01520.16
current_num: 152.16
root_num: 787
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
13 Northern Ireland Affairs | Northern Ireland Office; administration and expenditure of the Crown Solicitor's Office (but excluding individual cases and advice given by the Crown Solicitor); and other matters within the responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (but excluding the expenditure, administration and policy of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Northern Ireland and the drafting of legislation by the Office of the Legislative Counsel) | 13


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-07-25
subarticleid: 01520.17
current_num: 152.17
root_num: 549
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
14 Scottish Affairs | Scotland Office (including (i) relations with the Scottish Parliament and (ii) administration and expenditure of the offices of the Advocate General for Scotland (but excluding individual cases and advice given within government by the Advocate General))| 11


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-10-25
subarticleid: 01540.01
current_num: 154.01
root_num: 10
articleid: 01540
articlecurrent_num: 154
articleroot_num: 5
text:
Every petition presented under Standing Order No. 153 (Presentation of petitions) not containing matter in breach of the privileges of this House, and which according to the rules or usual practice of this House can be received, shall be presented after a member of the government shall have signified his intention to move 'That this House do now adjourn', for the purpose of bringing the sitting to a conclusion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-10-25
subarticleid: 01540.02
current_num: 154.02
root_num: 715
articleid: 01540
articlecurrent_num: 154
articleroot_num: 5
text:
Proceedings under paragraph (1) of this order shall not be interrupted at the moment of interruption.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2007-10-25
subarticleid: 01560.01
current_num: 156.01
root_num: 494
articleid: 01560
articlecurrent_num: 156
articleroot_num: 186
text:
All petitions presented under Standing Order No. 153 (Presentation of petitions), and not proceeded with under Standing Order No. 155 (Petition as to present personal grievance), shall be published in the Official Report, and the Clerk of the House shall transmit all such petitions to a Minister of the Crown and any observations made by a Minister or Ministers in reply to such petitions shall be published in the Official Report.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-03-11
subarticleid: 01460.01
current_num: 146.01
root_num: 530
articleid: 01460
articlecurrent_num: 146
articleroot_num: 199
text:
There shall be a select committee to examine the reports of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and the Health Service Commissioner for England, which are laid before this House, and matters in connection therewith, and to consider matters relating to the quality and standards of administration provided by civil service departments, and other matters relating to the civil service; and the committee shall consist of eleven Members.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-03-11
subarticleid: 01510.07
current_num: 151.07
root_num: 624
articleid: 01510
articlecurrent_num: 151
articleroot_num: 205
text:
but excluding any remedial order or draft remedial order under Schedule 2 to the Human Rights Act 1998, any draft order proposed to be made under Part 1 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and any subordinate provisions order made or proposed to be made under the Regulatory Reform Act 2001;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-03-11
subarticleid: 01510.08
current_num: 151.08
root_num: 625
articleid: 01510
articlecurrent_num: 151
articleroot_num: 205
text:
(B) every general statutory instrument not within the foregoing classes, and not within paragraph (10) of this order, but not including any Scottish statutory instrument or any statutory instrument made by the Welsh Ministers unless it is required to be laid before Parliament or either House of Parliament and not including measures under the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919 and instruments made under such measures: 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-03-11
subarticleid: 01520.13
current_num: 152.13
root_num: 1494
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
10 Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills | Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills | 14


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-07-17
subarticleid: 0152E.01
current_num: 152E.01
root_num: 1495
articleid: 0152E
articlecurrent_num: 152E
articleroot_num: 281
text:
The Committee of Selection may propose that certain Members be recommended to the Prime Minister for appointment to the Intelligence and Security Committee under section 10 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-07-17
subarticleid: 0152E.04
current_num: 152E.04
root_num: 1498
articleid: 0152E
articlecurrent_num: 152E
articleroot_num: 281
text:
(b) it is made on behalf of the Committee of Selection by the chairman or another member of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-07-17
subarticleid: 0152E.05
current_num: 152E.05
root_num: 1499
articleid: 0152E
articlecurrent_num: 152E
articleroot_num: 281
text:
Paragraph (1)(c) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business) shall apply to any motion made under this order. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-10-28
subarticleid: 01190.11
current_num: 119.11
root_num: 731
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
A | Energy and Climate Change; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Transport; Communities and Local Government; Forestry Commission; and analogous responsibilities of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Offices.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-10-28
subarticleid: 01520.14
current_num: 152.14
root_num: 1494
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
11 Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills | Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills | 14


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-10-28
subarticleid: 01520.16
current_num: 152.16
root_num: 1222
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
13 Justice | Ministry of Justice (including the work of staff provided for the administrative work of courts and tribunals, but excluding consideration of individual cases and appointments, and excluding the work of the Scotland and Wales Offices and of the Advocate General for Scotland); and administration and expenditure of the Attorney General's Office, the Treasury Solicitor's Department, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Serious Fraud Office (but excluding individual cases and appointments and advice given within government by Law Officers) | 14


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-10-28
subarticleid: 01520.17
current_num: 152.17
root_num: 787
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
14 Northern Ireland Affairs | Northern Ireland Office; administration and expenditure of the Crown Solicitor's Office (but excluding individual cases and advice given by the Crown Solicitor); and other matters within the responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (but excluding the expenditure, administration and policy of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Northern Ireland and the drafting of legislation by the Office of the Legislative Counsel) | 13


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-10-28
subarticleid: 01520.18
current_num: 152.18
root_num: 549
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
15 Scottish Affairs | Scotland Office (including (i) relations with the Scottish Parliament and (ii) administration and expenditure of the offices of the Advocate General for Scotland (but excluding individual cases and advice given within government by the Advocate General))| 11


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00090.02
current_num: 9.02
root_num: 389
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 89
text:
No motion for the adjournment of the House shall be made on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday until all the questions asked at the commencement of public business shall have been disposed of, and, save as provided in paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates), no Member other than a Minister of the Crown may make such a motion on any day before the orders of the day or notices of motions shall have been entered upon.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00090.03
current_num: 9.03
root_num: 103
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 89
text:
At ten o'clock on Mondays and Tuesdays, at seven o'clock on Wednesdays and at six o'clock on Thursdays (the 'moment of interruption'), the proceedings on any business then under consideration shall, save as otherwise provided in paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business), be interrupted; and, if the House be in committee, the chairman shall leave the chair, and report progress and ask leave to sit again; and if a motion has been made for the adjournment of the House (unless that motion is included in a motion to be made after the interruption of business under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business)), or of the debate, or that the House has considered a specified matter, or in committee that the chairman do report progress, or do leave the chair, every such motion shall lapse.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00140.08
current_num: 14.08
root_num: 681
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of, and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00150.11
current_num: 15.11
root_num: 306
articleid: 00150
articlecurrent_num: 15
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If the business interrupted is not included in the business specified in the motion or in paragraph (1) of this order, the Speaker shall call upon the Minister to move his motion at the conclusion of any proceedings arising on the interruption of business under the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House) but before the resumption of any proceedings postponed under Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) or Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00150.14
current_num: 15.14
root_num: 315
articleid: 00150
articlecurrent_num: 15
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(b) when proceedings on such business have been postponed under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates), such business may be proceeded with after the specified hour for a further period of time equal to the duration of the proceedings upon the motion under the said Standing Order No. 24; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00200.06
current_num: 20.06
root_num: 308
articleid: 00200
articlecurrent_num: 20
articleroot_num: 158
text:
On any day specified under paragraph (5) of this order at seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock or as soon thereafter as any motion for the adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) has been disposed of, the business set down by direction of the Chairman of Ways and Means shall be entered upon and may be proceeded with subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00240.01
current_num: 24.01
root_num: 88
articleid: 00240
articlecurrent_num: 24
articleroot_num: 77
text:
On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday a Member rising in his place at the commencement of public business may propose, in an application lasting not more than three minutes, that the House should debate a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration. If the Speaker is satisfied that the matter is proper to be so debated, the Member shall either obtain the leave of the House, or, if such leave be refused, the assent of not fewer than forty Members who shall thereupon rise in their places to support the motion, or, if fewer than forty Members and not fewer than ten shall thereupon rise in their places, the House shall, on a division, upon question put forthwith, determine whether such motion shall be made.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00240.07
current_num: 24.07
root_num: 1505
articleid: 00240
articlecurrent_num: 24
articleroot_num: 77
text:
Proceedings in respect of a debate under this order may last not more than three hours and, at the conclusion of the time allocated to them, pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of this order, the motion, unless otherwise disposed of, shall lapse.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00240.08
current_num: 24.08
root_num: 341
articleid: 00240
articlecurrent_num: 24
articleroot_num: 77
text:
A Member intending to make an application under this order shall give notice to the Speaker by twelve o'clock on a Monday or Tuesday, half-past ten o'clock on a Wednesday or half-past nine o'clock on a Thursday, if the urgency of the matter is known at that hour. If the urgency is not so known he shall give notice as soon thereafter as is practicable. If the Speaker so desires he may defer giving his decision upon whether the matter is proper to be discussed until a named hour, when he may interrupt the proceedings of the House for the purpose.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00240.11
current_num: 24.11
root_num: 209
articleid: 00240
articlecurrent_num: 24
articleroot_num: 77
text:
If the Speaker announces that the debate will take place on the same day as the application is made, proceedings on any business postponed as the result of that announcement, may continue, following the conclusion of proceedings on that debate, for the same time beyond the moment of interruption as that taken by the debate, and shall not be interrupted, except as provided in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 0024A.01
current_num: 24A.01
root_num: 1506
articleid: 0024A
articlecurrent_num: 24A
articleroot_num: 282
text:
A Minister of the Crown may indicate that proceedings on a motion, That the House has considered a specified matter, being a matter of regional, national or international importance, are to be conducted as a topical debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 0024A.02
current_num: 24A.02
root_num: 1507
articleid: 0024A
articlecurrent_num: 24A
articleroot_num: 282
text:
A topical debate shall last for not more than one and a half hours, at which time the motion, unless previously disposed of, shall lapse.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 0024A.03
current_num: 24A.03
root_num: 1508
articleid: 0024A
articlecurrent_num: 24A
articleroot_num: 282
text:
A topical debate shall be opened by a Minister of the Crown who, when called by the Speaker, may speak for up to ten minutes.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 0024A.04
current_num: 24A.04
root_num: 1509
articleid: 0024A
articlecurrent_num: 24A
articleroot_num: 282
text:
A Member speaking on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition, when called by the Speaker, may speak for up to ten minutes either immediately following the Minister at the start of the debate or immediately before the Minister at its conclusion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 0024A.05
current_num: 24A.05
root_num: 1510
articleid: 0024A
articlecurrent_num: 24A
articleroot_num: 282
text:
A Member nominated by the leader of the second largest opposition party, when called by the Speaker, may speak for up to six minutes either at the start of the debate or before the Member speaking on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition or the Minister, as the case may be, at its conclusion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 0024A.06
current_num: 24A.06
root_num: 1511
articleid: 0024A
articlecurrent_num: 24A
articleroot_num: 282
text:
Members speaking under paragraphs (3), (4) or (5), when speaking at the start of the debate, shall be permitted to speak for an extra minute for each intervention they accept up to the same number as the number of minutes allocated to them to speak.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 0024A.07
current_num: 24A.07
root_num: 1512
articleid: 0024A
articlecurrent_num: 24A
articleroot_num: 282
text:
The Speaker may direct any Member speaking under paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) to resume his seat when he has spoken for the period provided for in those paragraphs and paragraph (6).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 0024A.08
current_num: 24A.08
root_num: 1513
articleid: 0024A
articlecurrent_num: 24A
articleroot_num: 282
text:
Time limits on speeches by other Members may be announced by the Speaker under Standing Order No. 47 (Time limits on speeches).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 0024B.01
current_num: 24B.01
root_num: 1514
articleid: 0024B
articlecurrent_num: 24B
articleroot_num: 283
text:
Where, in the opinion of the Speaker or the Chairman, a motion, That this House, or, as the case may be, the committee has considered the matter, is expressed in neutral terms, no amendments to it may be tabled.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00470.01
current_num: 47.01
root_num: 696
articleid: 00470
articlecurrent_num: 47
articleroot_num: 212
text:
The Speaker may announce that he intends to call Members to speak in a debate, or at certain times during that debate, for no longer than any period he may specify, and he may at any time make subsequent announcements varying the terms of an announcement under this paragraph.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00470.02
current_num: 47.02
root_num: 1515
articleid: 00470
articlecurrent_num: 47
articleroot_num: 212
text:
Whenever the Speaker has made an announcement under paragraph (1), he may, subject to paragraph (4), direct any Member (other than a Minister of the Crown, a Member speaking on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition, or not more than one Member nominated by the leader of the second largest opposition party) who has spoken for that period to resume his seat forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00470.03
current_num: 47.03
root_num: 1516
articleid: 00470
articlecurrent_num: 47
articleroot_num: 212
text:
The Speaker may announce, at or before the commencement of any debate (other than a topical debate) in respect of which he has made or intends to make an announcement under paragraph (1) of this order, that speeches by a Minister of the Crown, Members speaking on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition, and not more than one Member nominated by the leader of the second largest opposition party shall be limited to twenty minutes and he may direct any such Member who has spoken for that period to resume his seat forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00470.07
current_num: 47.07
root_num: 1217
articleid: 00470
articlecurrent_num: 47
articleroot_num: 212
text:
(ii) two minutes if two or more interventions are accepted, plus the time taken by the first two such interventions;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00470.08
current_num: 47.08
root_num: 1518
articleid: 00470
articlecurrent_num: 47
articleroot_num: 212
text:
(b) under paragraph (3) of this order, one minute for each intervention accepted up to a maximum of fifteen minutes.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00540.08
current_num: 54.08
root_num: 689
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or has been set down for that hour under the provisions of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 0083I.04
current_num: 83I.04
root_num: 1408
articleid: 0083I
articlecurrent_num: 83I
articleroot_num: 275
text:
If, on a day on which the bill has been set down to be taken as an order of the day, a motion for the adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) would, apart from this order, stand over to seven o'clock, four o'clock or three o'clock-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00870.01
current_num: 87.01
root_num: 239
articleid: 00870
articlecurrent_num: 87
articleroot_num: 137
text:
The Attorney General, the Advocate General and the Solicitor General, or any of them, being Members of the House, though not members of a general committee, may take part in the deliberations of the committee, but shall not vote or make any motion or move any amendment other than a motion in the Scottish Grand Committee under Standing Order No. 93 (Scottish Grand Committee (composition and business)) or a motion in the Welsh Grand Committee under Standing Order No. 102 (Welsh Grand Committee (composition and business)) or a motion in the Northern Ireland Grand Committee under Standing Order No. 109 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (composition and business)) or a motion or an amendment in a European Committee under Standing Order No. 119 (European Committees) or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00890.01
current_num: 89.01
root_num: 446
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
Except as provided in Standing Order No. 93 (Scottish Grand Committee (composition and business)), Standing Order No. 102 (Welsh Grand Committee (composition and business)), Standing Order No. 109 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (composition and business)), Standing Order No. 117 (Regional Affairs Committee) and Standing Order No. 119 (European Committees) the quorum of a general committee shall be seventeen or one third of the number of its members excluding the chairman, whichever is the less; and in calculating the quorum fractions shall be counted as one.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 00890.03
current_num: 89.03
root_num: 448
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
(a) Any notice of an amendment to a bill which has been committed or referred to a general committee, or of a motion relative to a European Union document or documents or an amendment thereto given under Standing Order No. 119 (European Committees) shall stand referred to the committee, and the chairman shall have the like powers as are given to the Speaker, the Chairman of Ways and Means and either Deputy Chairman respectively by Standing Order No. 32 (Selection of amendments).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01190.01
current_num: 119.01
root_num: 564
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
There shall be three general committees, called European Committees, to which shall stand referred for consideration on motion, unless the House otherwise orders, such European Union documents as defined in Standing Order No. 143 (European Scrutiny Committee) as may be recommended by the European Scrutiny Committee for further consideration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01190.02
current_num: 119.02
root_num: 723
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
If a motion that specified European Union documents as aforesaid shall not stand referred to a European Committee is made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business, the question thereon shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01190.03
current_num: 119.03
root_num: 724
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
Each European Committee shall consist of thirteen Members nominated by the Committee of Selection in respect of any European Union document which stands referred to it, and the Committee of Selection may nominate the same membership in respect of several documents.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01190.04
current_num: 119.04
root_num: 725
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
In nominating the members of a European Committee, the Committee of Selection shall have regard to the qualifications of the Members nominated and to the composition of the House; and where practicable it shall nominate at least two members of the European Scrutiny Committee and at least two members of the select committee appointed under Standing Order No. 152 whose responsibilities most closely relate to the subject matter of the document or documents.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01190.06
current_num: 119.06
root_num: 565
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
Any Member, though not nominated to a European Committee, may take part in the committee's proceedings and may move amendments to any motion made as provided in paragraphs (9) and (10) below, but such Member shall not make any motion, vote or be counted in the quorum; provided that a Minister of the Crown who is a Member of this House but not nominated to the committee may make a motion as provided in paragraphs (9) and (10) below.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01190.07
current_num: 119.07
root_num: 728
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
The European Committees, and the principal subject matter of the European Union documents to be referred to each, shall be as set out below; and in making recommendations for further consideration, the European Scrutiny Committee shall specify the committee to which in its opinion the documents ought to be referred; and, subject to paragraph (2) of this order, the documents shall be referred to that committee accordingly-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01190.11
current_num: 119.11
root_num: 1081
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
B | HM Treasury (including HM Revenue & Customs); Work and Pensions; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; International Development; Home Office; Ministry of Justice (excluding those responsibilities of the Scotland and Wales Offices which fall to European Committee A); together with any matters not otherwise allocated by this Order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01190.13
current_num: 119.13
root_num: 1519
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
The chairman may permit a member of the European Scrutiny Committee appointed to the committee under paragraph (4) above to make a brief statement of no more than five minutes, at the beginning of the sitting, explaining that committee's decision to refer the document or documents to a European Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01190.14
current_num: 119.14
root_num: 734
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
The chairman may permit Ministers of the Crown to make statements and to answer questions thereon put by Members, in respect of each motion relative to a European Union document or documents referred to a European Committee of which a Minister shall have given notice; but no question shall be taken after the expiry of a period of one hour from the commencement of the first such statement: Provided that the chairman may, if he sees fit, allow questions to be taken for a further period of not more than half an hour after the expiry of that period.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01190.15
current_num: 119.15
root_num: 567
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
Following the conclusion of the proceedings under the previous paragraph, the motion referred to therein may be made, to which amendments may be moved; and, if proceedings thereon have not been previously concluded, the chairman shall interrupt the consideration of such motion and amendments when the committee shall have sat for a period of two and a half hours, and shall then put forthwith successively-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01190.19
current_num: 119.19
root_num: 572
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
If any motion is made in the House in relation to any European Union document in respect of which a report has been made to the House in accordance with paragraph (10) of this order, the Speaker shall forthwith put successively-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01190.23
current_num: 119.23
root_num: 735
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
With the modifications provided in this Order, the following Standing Orders shall apply to European Committees- No. 85 (Chairman of general committees); No. 88 (Meetings of general committees); and No. 89 (Procedure in general committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01430.03
current_num: 143.03
root_num: 737
articleid: 01430
articlecurrent_num: 143
articleroot_num: 206
text:
(b) to make recommendations for the further consideration of any such document pursuant to Standing Order No. 119 (European Committees); and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-12
subarticleid: 01430.05
current_num: 143.05
root_num: 739
articleid: 01430
articlecurrent_num: 143
articleroot_num: 206
text:
The expression 'European Union document' in this order and in Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), No. 89 (Procedure in general committees) and No. 119 (European Committees) means-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 00890.06
current_num: 89.06
root_num: 175
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
(d) The following Standing Orders shall apply to general committees: No. 124 (Quorum of select committees), No. 128 (Entry on formal minutes of select committee), and No. 129 (Formal minutes to be reported).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01240.02
current_num: 124.02
root_num: 1177
articleid: 01240
articlecurrent_num: 124
articleroot_num: 258
text:
Where more than two select committees or sub-committees thereof meet concurrently pursuant to sub-paragraphs (1)(b) or (1)(ba) of Standing Order No. 137A (Select committees: power to work with other committees), the quorum of each shall be two.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01250.01
current_num: 125.01
root_num: 462
articleid: 01250
articlecurrent_num: 125
articleroot_num: 178
text:
A select committee shall have power, if it so orders, to admit the public during oral evidence sessions.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01280.01
current_num: 128.01
root_num: 49
articleid: 01280
articlecurrent_num: 128
articleroot_num: 45
text:
The names of the Members present at each sitting of a select committee and, if a division takes place, the name of the proposer of the motion or amendment, the question put, and the respective votes thereupon of the Members present shall be entered on the formal minutes of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01290.01
current_num: 129.01
root_num: 272
articleid: 01290
articlecurrent_num: 129
articleroot_num: 150
text:
The formal minutes of a select committee shall be reported to the House during the session to which they relate, unless the committee proposes to bring them up with a report in a following session of the same Parliament.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01300.01
current_num: 130.01
root_num: 48
articleid: 01300
articlecurrent_num: 130
articleroot_num: 44
text:
The names of Members present at each sitting of a select committee shall be entered on the record of the evidence, if any.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01310.01
current_num: 131.01
root_num: 47
articleid: 01310
articlecurrent_num: 131
articleroot_num: 43
text:
To every question or series of questions asked of a witness in the proceedings of a select committee, there shall be prefixed the name of the inquiring Member.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01330.01
current_num: 133.01
root_num: 77
articleid: 01330
articlecurrent_num: 133
articleroot_num: 73
text:
Every select committee shall have leave to report to the House its opinion and observations upon any matters referred to it for its consideration, together with the evidence taken before it, and also to make a special report of any matters which it may think fit to bring to the notice of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01350.01
current_num: 135.01
root_num: 464
articleid: 01350
articlecurrent_num: 135
articleroot_num: 179
text:
All select committees having power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power to publish the names of persons who have appeared as witnesses before them, and to authorise the publication by the witnesses concerned or otherwise of written evidence submitted by them.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01370.01
current_num: 137.01
root_num: 592
articleid: 01370
articlecurrent_num: 137
articleroot_num: 201
text:
Whenever the House stands adjourned for more than two days, and any select committee having power to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House shall have agreed to a report, or shall have resolved that its formal minutes should be printed or that the evidence taken before it or before any sub-committee appointed by it or any papers laid before it should be reported to the House and printed, it shall have power to direct the printing of such report, minutes or papers, and such printing shall be under the authority of the House; and any such reports, minutes or papers shall be deemed to have been reported to the House and shall be reported when the House next sits.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 0137A.04
current_num: 137A.04
root_num: 1520
articleid: 0137A
articlecurrent_num: 137A
articleroot_num: 259
text:
(ba) to agree with any other select committee or sub-committee of this House on the exercise of any power which each of those committees, or sub-committees may separately have to appoint specialist advisers, to authorise witnesses to publish written evidence submitted by them, or to adjourn from place to place;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01390.09
current_num: 139.09
root_num: 1426
articleid: 01390
articlecurrent_num: 139
articleroot_num: 276
text:
Any such sub-committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to adjourn from place to place and to report from time to time its formal minutes, and shall have a quorum of three.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01430.19
current_num: 143.19
root_num: 658
articleid: 01430
articlecurrent_num: 143
articleroot_num: 206
text:
The committee shall have power to report from time to time the evidence taken before such sub-committees.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01450.11
current_num: 145.11
root_num: 1161
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
The committee shall have power to report from time to time the evidence taken before the sub-committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01520.27
current_num: 152.27
root_num: 536
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
(c) to report from time to time the evidence taken before sub-committees, and the formal minutes of sub-committees;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2008-11-25
subarticleid: 01520.28
current_num: 152.28
root_num: 537
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
and the sub-committees appointed under this order shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to adjourn from place to place, to report from time to time their formal minutes, and shall have a quorum of three.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-01-22
subarticleid: 00550.04
current_num: 55.04
root_num: 333
articleid: 00550
articlecurrent_num: 55
articleroot_num: 209
text:
The provisions of paragraph (1) of this order shall apply on a day not later than 6 February, if any of the following total amounts have been put down for consideration:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-01-22
subarticleid: 00550.07
current_num: 55.07
root_num: 334
articleid: 00550
articlecurrent_num: 55
articleroot_num: 209
text:
The provisions of paragraph (1) of this order shall apply on a day not later than 18 March, if any of the following numbers or total amounts have been put down for consideration:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-01-22
subarticleid: 00550.11
current_num: 55.11
root_num: 335
articleid: 00550
articlecurrent_num: 55
articleroot_num: 209
text:
The provisions of paragraph (1) of this order shall apply on a day not later than 5 August in respect of any motion authorising amounts, and limits on appropriations in aid, set out in outstanding estimates.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-01-22
subarticleid: 0152D.07
current_num: 152D.07
root_num: 1244
articleid: 0152D
articlecurrent_num: 152D
articleroot_num: 264
text:
(d) to carry out the responsibilities conferred on the Speaker by the resolution of the House of 5th July 2001 relating to Members' Allowances, Insurance, &c.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-01-22
subarticleid: 0152G.02
current_num: 152G.02
root_num: 1522
articleid: 0152G
articlecurrent_num: 152G
articleroot_num: 284
text:
(a) to advise the House of Commons Members Estimate Committee on the discharge of its functions, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-01-22
subarticleid: 0152G.03
current_num: 152G.03
root_num: 1523
articleid: 0152G
articlecurrent_num: 152G
articleroot_num: 284
text:
(b) to advise the Speaker, the Members Estimate Committee and the Leader of the House on the potential development of the arrangements made by or under the Resolutions in force from time to time regarding Members' allowances &c;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-01-22
subarticleid: 0152G.05
current_num: 152G.05
root_num: 1525
articleid: 0152G
articlecurrent_num: 152G
articleroot_num: 284
text:
Unless the House otherwise orders, each Member nominated to the committee shall continue to be a member of it for the remainder of the Parliament;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-01-22
subarticleid: 0152G.06
current_num: 152G.06
root_num: 1526
articleid: 0152G
articlecurrent_num: 152G
articleroot_num: 284
text:
The committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to appoint specialist advisers and to report from time to time.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-02-09
subarticleid: 01490.03
current_num: 149.03
root_num: 925
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
(b) to oversee the work of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards; to examine the arrangements proposed by the Commissioner for the compilation, maintenance and accessibility of the Register of Members' Financial Interests and any other registers of interest established by the House; to review from time to time the form and content of those registers; and to consider any specific complaints made in relation to the registering or declaring of interests referred to it by the Commissioner; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-02-09
subarticleid: 01500.03
current_num: 150.03
root_num: 936
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(a) to maintain the Register of Members' Financial Interests and any other registers of interest established by the House, and to make such arrangements for the compilation, maintenance and accessibility of those registers as are approved by the Committee on Standards and Privileges or an appropriate sub-committee thereof;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-03-03
subarticleid: 0152D.07
current_num: 152D.07
root_num: 1244
articleid: 0152D
articlecurrent_num: 152D
articleroot_num: 264
text:
(d) to carry out the responsibilities conferred on the Speaker by the resolution of the House of 5th July 2001 relating to Members' Allowances, Insurance, &c.;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-03-03
subarticleid: 0152D.08
current_num: 152D.08
root_num: 1527
articleid: 0152D
articlecurrent_num: 152D
articleroot_num: 264
text:
(e) to consider appeals against determinations made by the Committee on Members' Allowances under paragraph (1)(d) of Standing Order No. 152G.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-03-03
subarticleid: 0152G.04
current_num: 152G.04
root_num: 1528
articleid: 0152G
articlecurrent_num: 152G
articleroot_num: 284
text:
(c) to approve practice noties to be used in administering Members' allowances which may be issued by the House; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-03-03
subarticleid: 0152G.05
current_num: 152G.05
root_num: 1529
articleid: 0152G
articlecurrent_num: 152G
articleroot_num: 284
text:
(d) to determine (subject to any appeal to the Members Estimate Committee) the application of the rules in such individual cases as may be referred to them by Members, in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-04-30
subarticleid: 0152D.04
current_num: 152D.04
root_num: 1241
articleid: 0152D
articlecurrent_num: 152D
articleroot_num: 264
text:
(a) to codify and keep under review the provisions of the resolutions of this House and the Guide to Members' Allowances known as the Green Book relating to expenditure charged to the Estimate for House of Commons: Members;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 01210.04
current_num: 121.04
root_num: 1530
articleid: 01210
articlecurrent_num: 121
articleroot_num: 40
text:
(b) (i) in the case of a motion to agree with a report from the Liaison Committee to appoint and nominate Members to a National Policy Statement Committee under Standing Order No. 152H (Planning: national policy statements) the motion is made on behalf of the Liaison Committee by the chairman or another member of the committee; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 01210.05
current_num: 121.05
root_num: 578
articleid: 01210
articlecurrent_num: 121
articleroot_num: 40
text:
(ii) in other cases the motion is made on behalf of the Committee of Selection by the chairman or another member of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 01450.10
current_num: 145.10
root_num: 1160
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
The committee shall have power to appoint two sub-committees, one of which shall be a National Policy Statements sub-committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 01450.13
current_num: 145.13
root_num: 1533
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
(i) those members of the committee who are members of the Communities and Local Government, Energy and Climate Change, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Transport and Welsh Affairs Committees; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 01450.14
current_num: 145.14
root_num: 1534
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
(ii) up to two other members of the committee, one of whom shall be appointed chairman of the sub-committee;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 01450.15
current_num: 145.15
root_num: 1535
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
(b) shall report to the committee on the use of the committee's powers under paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 152H (Planning: national policy statements); and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 01450.16
current_num: 145.16
root_num: 1536
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
(c) may report to the committee on matters relating to national policy statements under the Planning Act 2008.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 01450.19
current_num: 145.19
root_num: 1538
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
(b) power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, and to report to the committee from time to time.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 01450.20
current_num: 145.20
root_num: 1161
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
The committee shall have power to report from time to time the minutes of evidence taken before any sub-committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 01450.21
current_num: 145.21
root_num: 1539
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
The quorum of the committee shall be as provided in Standing Order No. 124 (Quorum of select committees), save that for consideration of a report from a National Policy Statements sub-committee under sub-paragraph (7)(b) the quorum shall be three.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 0152H.01
current_num: 152H.01
root_num: 1540
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
Whenever a proposal for a national policy statement is laid before this House under section 9(2) of the Planning Act 2008 ('the Act'), the Liaison Committee shall report either-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 0152H.06
current_num: 152H.06
root_num: 1545
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
(a) shall be composed of not fewer than seven nor more than fourteen members, all of whom shall be, at the time of nomination, members of one or more of the following select committees-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 0152H.07
current_num: 152H.07
root_num: 1546
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
Communities and Local Government, Energy and Climate Change, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Transport, Welsh Affairs;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 0152H.09
current_num: 152H.09
root_num: 1548
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
(i) to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to adjourn from place to place within the UK; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 0152H.10
current_num: 152H.10
root_num: 1549
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
(ii) to appoint specialist advisers either to supply information which is not readily available or to elucidate matters of complexity within the committee's order of reference; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 0152H.12
current_num: 152H.12
root_num: 1551
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
(i) if it has reported on the proposal before the designated date, when the relevant national policy statement or amended national policy statement has been laid under section 5(9) or section 6(9) of the Act; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 0152H.14
current_num: 152H.14
root_num: 1553
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
A committee designated or appointed to consider a proposal for a national policy statement shall have power, in the course of its proceedings under this order, to invite Members of the House who are not members of the committee to attend, and, at the discretion of the chairman, take part in, its proceedings, but such Members may not move any motion or amendment to any motion or draft report, nor vote nor be counted in the quorum of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 0152H.15
current_num: 152H.15
root_num: 1554
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
If a committee designated or appointed to consider a proposal for a national policy statement has not reported on the proposal before the designated date, then the chairman of the committee shall report that the committee makes no recommendation with regard to the proposal.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-05-20
subarticleid: 0152H.16
current_num: 152H.16
root_num: 1555
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
For the purposes of this Order, the designated date in relation to any proposal for a national policy statement is the thirty-ninth day before the expiry of the relevant period defined under section 9(6) of the Act.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2009-06-25
subarticleid: 01190.12
current_num: 119.12
root_num: 1082
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
C | Business, Innovation and Skills; Children, Schools and Families; Culture, Media and Sport; Health.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-01-13
subarticleid: 0152I.01
current_num: 152I.01
root_num: 1557
articleid: 0152I
articlecurrent_num: 152I
articleroot_num: 286
text:
There shall be a Select Committee, to consist of 12 Members, to join with the Committee appointed by the Lords as the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, to consider the National Security Strategy;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-01-13
subarticleid: 0152I.02
current_num: 152I.02
root_num: 1558
articleid: 0152I
articlecurrent_num: 152I
articleroot_num: 286
text:
The committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to report from time to time, and to appoint specialist advisers either to supply information which is not readily available or to elucidate matters of complexity within the committee's order of reference, and to adjourn from place to place within the United Kingdom.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-02-22
subarticleid: 01520.15
current_num: 152.15
root_num: 1222
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
12 Justice | Ministry of Justice (including the work of staff provided for the administrative work of courts and tribunals, but excluding consideration of individual cases and appointments, and excluding the work of the Scotland and Wales Offices and of the Advocate General for Scotland); and administration and expenditure of the Attorney General's Office, the Treasury Solicitor's Department, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Serious Fraud Office (but excluding individual cases and appointments and advice given within government by Law Officers) | 11


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.01
current_num: 2A.01
root_num: 1561
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
At the commencement of every Parliament, or from time to time, as necessity may arise, the Speaker shall notify the House of the arrangements to be made to elect a Chairman of Ways and Means and two Deputy Chairmen of Ways and Means, who shall be known respectively as the First and the Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.04
current_num: 2A.04
root_num: 1564
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
(a) Nominations of candidates shall be in writing and shall be received by the Clerk of the House between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm on the day before the House is to elect the Deputy Speakers.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.05
current_num: 2A.05
root_num: 1565
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
(b) Each nomination shall consist of a brief signed statement made by the candidate declaring his willingness to stand for election accompanied by the signatures of not fewer than six nor more than 10 Members. No Member shall sign more than three such statements and if any Member does so, his signature shall no longer be valid.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.06
current_num: 2A.06
root_num: 1566
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
(c) As soon as practicable following the close of nominations, lists of the candidates and their sponsors and the statements shall be placed in the Members' lobby and published.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.07
current_num: 2A.07
root_num: 1567
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
(a) A ballot shall take place between eleven o'clock and twelve o'clock in a place appointed by the Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.09
current_num: 2A.09
root_num: 1569
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
(c) Each such Member may vote for as many or as few candidates on the ballot paper as he wishes, marking them in order of preference.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.11
current_num: 2A.11
root_num: 1571
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
(e) The ballot shall be counted under the Single Transferable Vote System with constraints that of those elected:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.12
current_num: 2A.12
root_num: 1572
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
(i) two candidates shall come from the opposite side of the House to that from which the Speaker was drawn, the first of which candidates will be Chairman of Ways and Means and the second, Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.13
current_num: 2A.13
root_num: 1573
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
(ii) one candidate shall come from the same side of the House as that from which the Speaker was drawn and shall be First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.14
current_num: 2A.14
root_num: 1574
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
(iii) at least one man and at least one woman shall be elected across the four posts of Speaker and Deputy Speakers.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.15
current_num: 2A.15
root_num: 1575
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
The Speaker shall have discretion to vary the timings given in this order and power to give final directions on any matter of doubt arising from the conduct of a ballot or from an individual ballot paper.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.16
current_num: 2A.16
root_num: 1576
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
As soon as practicable after the votes have been counted the Speaker shall announce to the House the results of the ballot and direct the Clerk to enter the names of the elected Members in the Journal.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.17
current_num: 2A.17
root_num: 1577
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
Where a ballot is needed to elect to a single post of Deputy Speaker as a result of a change in the Speaker, the election shall be held with candidates from only the relevant side of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.18
current_num: 2A.18
root_num: 1578
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
Each Deputy Speaker elected under this order is so elected to serve until the end of the Parliament.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0002A.19
current_num: 2A.19
root_num: 1579
articleid: 0002A
articlecurrent_num: 2A
articleroot_num: 287
text:
The Deputy Chairman shall be entitled to exercise all powers vested in the Chairman of Ways and Means, including his powers as Deputy Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00040.01
current_num: 4.01
root_num: 122
articleid: 00040
articlecurrent_num: 4
articleroot_num: 172
text:
The Speaker shall nominate not fewer than ten Members to act as temporary chairs of committees when requested by the Chairman of Ways and Means. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00040.02
current_num: 4.02
root_num: 460
articleid: 00040
articlecurrent_num: 4
articleroot_num: 172
text:
The Members nominated in accordance with the preceding paragraph together with the Chairman of Ways and Means and the Deputy Chairmen of Ways and Means shall constitute the Panel of Chairs.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00090.03
current_num: 9.03
root_num: 103
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 89
text:
At ten o'clock on Mondays and Tuesdays, at seven o'clock on Wednesdays and at six o'clock on Thursdays (the 'moment of interruption'), the proceedings on any business then under consideration shall, save as otherwise provided in paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business), be interrupted; and, if the House be in committee, the occupant of the chair shall leave the chair, and report progress and ask leave to sit again; and if a motion has been made for the adjournment of the House (unless that motion is included in a motion to be made after the interruption of business under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business)), or of the debate, or that the House has considered a specified matter, or in committee that the occupant of the chair do report progress, or do leave the chair, every such motion shall lapse.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00090.04
current_num: 9.04
root_num: 104
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 89
text:
On the interruption of business the closure may be claimed; and if moved, or if proceedings under Standing Order No. 36 (Closure of debate) be then in progress, the Speaker or the occupant of the chair shall not leave the chair until the questions consequent thereon and any further question, as provided in Standing Order No. 36 (Closure of debate), have been decided.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00100.08
current_num: 10.08
root_num: 1199
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
The Chairman of Ways and Means or a Deputy Chairman shall take the chair in Westminster Hall as Deputy Speaker; and the House may appoint not more than four other members of the Panel of Chairs to sit in Westminster Hall as Deputy Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00100.09
current_num: 10.09
root_num: 1200
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
Any member of the Panel of Chairs may also take the chair at a sitting in Westminster Hall when so requested by the Chairman of Ways and Means, with the duties and powers conferred on additional Deputy Speakers; and Members so appointed shall be addressed by name.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00110.08
current_num: 11.08
root_num: 555
articleid: 00110
articlecurrent_num: 11
articleroot_num: 27
text:
If the House is in committee at eleven o'clock, on an occasion when the Speaker's intention to permit such questions, statements or explanations has been made known, the occupant of the chair shall leave the chair without putting any question, and report that the committee have made progress and ask leave to sit again.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0024B.01
current_num: 24B.01
root_num: 1514
articleid: 0024B
articlecurrent_num: 24B
articleroot_num: 283
text:
Where, in the opinion of the Speaker or the Chair, a motion, That this House, or, as the case may be, the committee has considered the matter, is expressed in neutral terms, no amendments to it may be tabled.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00340.01
current_num: 34.01
root_num: 89
articleid: 00340
articlecurrent_num: 34
articleroot_num: 78
text:
When a motion is made for the adjournment of a debate or of the House during any debate or of further consideration of a bill or of the Lords amendments to a bill or that the chair do report progress, or do leave the chair, the debate thereupon shall be confined to the matter of such motion; and no Member, having made any such motion, shall be entitled to make any similar motion during the same debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00350.01
current_num: 35.01
root_num: 90
articleid: 00350
articlecurrent_num: 35
articleroot_num: 79
text:
If the Speaker, or the chair, shall be of opinion that a dilatory motion is an abuse of the rules of the House, he may forthwith put the question thereupon from the chair, or he may decline to propose the question thereupon to the House or the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00350.02
current_num: 35.02
root_num: 326
articleid: 00350
articlecurrent_num: 35
articleroot_num: 79
text:
For the purposes of this order the expression 'dilatory motion' shall include a motion for the adjournment of a debate, or of the House, during any debate, or of further consideration of a bill or of the Lords amendments to a bill, or that the occupant of the chair do report progress or do leave the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00380.01
current_num: 38.01
root_num: 162
articleid: 00380
articlecurrent_num: 38
articleroot_num: 113
text:
If the opinion of the Speaker or the chair as to the decision of a question is challenged he shall direct that the lobby be cleared.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00400.01
current_num: 40.01
root_num: 117
articleid: 00400
articlecurrent_num: 40
articleroot_num: 97
text:
The Speaker or the chair may, after the lapse of two minutes, if in his opinion the division is unnecessarily claimed, take the vote of the House, or committee, by calling upon the Members who support, and who challenge, his decision, successively to rise in their places; and he shall thereupon, as he thinks fit, either declare the determination of the House or committee, or name tellers for a division.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0041A.18
current_num: 41A.18
root_num: 1268
articleid: 0041A
articlecurrent_num: 41A
articleroot_num: 265
text:
(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.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00420.01
current_num: 42.01
root_num: 91
articleid: 00420
articlecurrent_num: 42
articleroot_num: 80
text:
The Speaker, or the chair, after having called the attention of the House, or of the committee, to the conduct of a Member who persists in irrelevance, or tedious repetition either of his own arguments or of the arguments used by other Members in debate, may direct him to discontinue his speech.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0042A.01
current_num: 42A.01
root_num: 1431
articleid: 0042A
articlecurrent_num: 42A
articleroot_num: 277
text:
The Speaker, or the chair, may direct any Member who breaches the terms of the sub judice resolution of the House to resume his seat.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00430.01
current_num: 43.01
root_num: 115
articleid: 00430
articlecurrent_num: 43
articleroot_num: 96
text:
The Speaker, or the chair, shall order any Member or Members whose conduct is grossly disorderly to withdraw immediately from the House during the remainder of that day's sitting; and the Serjeant at Arms shall act on such orders as he may receive from the chair in pursuance of this order. But if on any occasion the Speaker, or the chair, deems that his powers under the previous provisions of this order are inadequate, he may name such Member or Members, in which event the same procedure shall be followed as is prescribed by Standing Order No. 44 (Order in debate).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00440.01
current_num: 44.01
root_num: 79
articleid: 00440
articlecurrent_num: 44
articleroot_num: 75
text:
Whenever a Member shall have been named by the Speaker, or by the chair, immediately after the commission of the offence of disregarding the authority of the chair, or of persistently and wifuly obstructing the business of the House by abusing the rules of the House or otherwise, then if the offence has been committed by such Member in the House, the Speaker shall forthwith put the question, on a motion being made, 'That such Member be suspended from the service of the House'; and if the offence has been committed in a committee of the whole House, the chair shall forthwith suspend the proceedings of the committee and report the circumstances to the House; and the Speaker shall on a motion being made forthwith put the same question as if the offence had been committed in the House itself. Proceedings in pursuance of this paragraph, though opposed, may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00680.01
current_num: 68.01
root_num: 223
articleid: 00680
articlecurrent_num: 68
articleroot_num: 134
text:
If, during the consideration of a bill in a committee of the whole House, the chair is of opinion that the principle of a clause or schedule and any matters arising thereon have been adequately discussed in the course of debate on the amendments proposed thereto, he may, after the last amendment to be selected has been disposed of, state that he is of this opinion and shall then forthwith put the question 'That the clause (or, the clause, as amended) stand part of the bill' or 'That this schedule (or this schedule, as amended) be the schedule to the bill', as the case may be.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00700.01
current_num: 70.01
root_num: 93
articleid: 00700
articlecurrent_num: 70
articleroot_num: 82
text:
When the chair of a committee of the whole House has been ordered to make a report to the House, he shall leave the chair without putting any question. Every such report shall be brought up without any question being put.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00710.01
current_num: 71.01
root_num: 42
articleid: 00710
articlecurrent_num: 71
articleroot_num: 38
text:
At the close of the proceedings of a committee of the whole House on a bill, the chair shall report the bill forthwith to the House, and when amendments shall have been made thereto, a day shall be appointed for taking the bill, as amended, into consideration, unless the House shall order it to be taken into consideration forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0080A.10
current_num: 80A.10
root_num: 1278
articleid: 0080A
articlecurrent_num: 80A
articleroot_num: 266
text:
If proceedings in committee on the bill are begun but not completed before the end of the first Session, the chair shall report the bill to the House as so far amended and the bill and any evidence received by the committee shall be ordered to lie upon the Table.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00820.01
current_num: 82.01
root_num: 219
articleid: 00820
articlecurrent_num: 82
articleroot_num: 133
text:
There shall be a committee, to be called the Business Committee, consisting of the Chairman of Ways and Means, who shall be chair of the committee, and not more than eight other Members to be nominated by the Speaker, in respect of each bill to which this order applies. The quorum of the committee shall be four. The committee-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0083B.09
current_num: 83B.09
root_num: 1318
articleid: 0083B
articlecurrent_num: 83B
articleroot_num: 268
text:
For the purposes of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (6), the chair shall-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0083B.14
current_num: 83B.14
root_num: 1323
articleid: 0083B
articlecurrent_num: 83B
articleroot_num: 268
text:
(b) subject to the powers of the Speaker or chair to select the amendments, new clauses and new schedules to be proposed, may include alterations in the order in which specified proceedings on the bill are to be taken.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0083C.19
current_num: 83C.19
root_num: 1342
articleid: 0083C
articlecurrent_num: 83C
articleroot_num: 269
text:
(b) subject to the powers of the chair to select the amendments, new clauses and new schedules to be proposed, may include alterations in the order in which specified proceedings are to be taken.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0083C.22
current_num: 83C.22
root_num: 1345
articleid: 0083C
articlecurrent_num: 83C
articleroot_num: 269
text:
If the provisions of a resolution of the programming sub-committee under sub-paragraphs (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph (5) are agreed to (with or without modification) by the committee, the provisions (or the provisions as modified) are to have effect as if they were included in the programme order for the bill: Provided that the chair may allow a sitting at which oral evidence is heard to continue for up to a quarter of an hour beyond the time provided for in the resolution.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0083D.02
current_num: 83D.02
root_num: 1359
articleid: 0083D
articlecurrent_num: 83D
articleroot_num: 270
text:
The chair shall put forthwith the following questions (but no others) in the same order as they would fall to be put if this order did not apply-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0083D.05
current_num: 83D.05
root_num: 1362
articleid: 0083D
articlecurrent_num: 83D
articleroot_num: 270
text:
(c) the question on any amendment, new clause or new schedule selected by the chair for separate decision;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0083D.08
current_num: 83D.08
root_num: 1365
articleid: 0083D
articlecurrent_num: 83D
articleroot_num: 270
text:
On a motion made for a new clause or a new schedule, the chair shall put only the question that the clause or schedule be added to the bill.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0083D.09
current_num: 83D.09
root_num: 1366
articleid: 0083D
articlecurrent_num: 83D
articleroot_num: 270
text:
If two or more questions would fall to be put under paragraph (2)(d) on successive amendments moved or motions made by a Minister of the Crown, the chair shall instead put a single question in relation to those amendments or motions.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0083D.10
current_num: 83D.10
root_num: 1367
articleid: 0083D
articlecurrent_num: 83D
articleroot_num: 270
text:
If two or more questions would fall to be put under paragraph (2)(e) in relation to successive provisions of the bill, the chair shall instead put a single question in relation to those provisions, except that the question shall be put separately on any clause of or schedule to the bill which a Minister of the Crown has signified an intention to leave out.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0083D.11
current_num: 83D.11
root_num: 1368
articleid: 0083D
articlecurrent_num: 83D
articleroot_num: 270
text:
On conclusion of the proceedings in a committee, the chair shall report the bill (or such of the bill's provisions as were committed to it) to the House without putting any question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0083H.02
current_num: 83H.02
root_num: 1398
articleid: 0083H
articlecurrent_num: 83H
articleroot_num: 274
text:
The Speaker shall put forthwith the question on any motion made by a Minister of the Crown for the appointment, nomination and quorum of a committee to draw up reasons and the appointment of its chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0083H.05
current_num: 83H.05
root_num: 1401
articleid: 0083H
articlecurrent_num: 83H
articleroot_num: 274
text:
For the purpose of bringing any proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (4), the chair shall-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00850.01
current_num: 85.01
root_num: 266
articleid: 00850
articlecurrent_num: 85
articleroot_num: 147
text:
The chair or chairs of each general committee shall be appointed by the Speaker from the Panel of Chairs.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00850.03
current_num: 85.03
root_num: 370
articleid: 00850
articlecurrent_num: 85
articleroot_num: 147
text:
When more than one chair is appointed to a general committee any of the chairs so appointed may exercise the powers conferred by paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 89 (Procedure in general committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00850.04
current_num: 85.04
root_num: 268
articleid: 00850
articlecurrent_num: 85
articleroot_num: 147
text:
The Panel of Chairs, of which three shall be a quorum, shall have power to consider matters of procedure relating to general committees and to report its opinion thereupon to the House from time to time.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00850.05
current_num: 85.05
root_num: 203
articleid: 00850
articlecurrent_num: 85
articleroot_num: 147
text:
Any member of a general committee may, at the request of the chair of the committee, act as chair for not more than a quarter of an hour on any one occasion: Provided that such member shall not exercise the powers conferred on the chair of a general committee by paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 89 (Procedure in general committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00880.01
current_num: 88.01
root_num: 224
articleid: 00880
articlecurrent_num: 88
articleroot_num: 135
text:
A general committee to which a bill or other business has been or stands committed shall meet to consider such business on the day and at the hour named by the Member appointed chair of the committee in respect of that business. If the consideration of the business is not completed at that sitting, and subject to the proviso in paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 84A (Public bill committees), the committee shall meet further to consider the business on such days of the week and at such times as may be appointed by the committee:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00880.03
current_num: 88.03
root_num: 227
articleid: 00880
articlecurrent_num: 88
articleroot_num: 135
text:
If a general committee to which the proviso to paragraph (1) of this order applies is not previously adjourned, the chair shall adjourn the committee without putting any question at one o'clock, twenty-five minutes past eleven o'clock or twenty-five minutes past ten o'clock, as the case may be, save as provided in Standing Order No. 100 (Scottish Grand Committee (sittings)), Standing Order No. 108 (Welsh Grand Committee (sittings)) and Standing Order No. 116 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (sittings)): Provided that-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00880.04
current_num: 88.04
root_num: 228
articleid: 00880
articlecurrent_num: 88
articleroot_num: 135
text:
(i) if, in the opinion of the chair, the proceedings on a bill or other business could be brought to a final conclusion by a short extension of the sitting, he may defer adjourning the committee for a quarter of an hour;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00880.05
current_num: 88.05
root_num: 229
articleid: 00880
articlecurrent_num: 88
articleroot_num: 135
text:
(ii) if proceedings under Standing Order No. 36 (Closure of debate) be in progress at the time when the chair is required to adjourn the committee under this paragraph, he shall not adjourn the committee until the question for the closure of debate, the question or questions consequent thereon and on any further motion as provided in that Standing Order, have been decided.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00890.01
current_num: 89.01
root_num: 446
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
Except as provided in Standing Order No. 93 (Scottish Grand Committee (composition and business)), Standing Order No. 102 (Welsh Grand Committee (composition and business)), Standing Order No. 109 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (composition and business)), Standing Order No. 117 (Regional Affairs Committee) and Standing Order No. 119 (European Committees) the quorum of a general committee shall be seventeen or one third of the number of its members excluding the chair, whichever is the less; and in calculating the quorum fractions shall be counted as one.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00890.03
current_num: 89.03
root_num: 448
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
(a) Any notice of an amendment to a bill which has been committed or referred to a general committee, or of a motion relative to a European Union document or documents or an amendment thereto given under Standing Order No. 119 (European Committees) shall stand referred to the committee, and the chair shall have the like powers as are given to the Speaker, the Chairman of Ways and Means and either Deputy Chairman respectively by Standing Order No. 32 (Selection of amendments).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00890.05
current_num: 89.05
root_num: 450
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
(c) The chair of a general committee shall have the like powers as are given to a chair of a committee of the whole House under the following Standing Orders: No. 35 (Dilatory motion in abuse of rules of House), No. 42 (Irrelevance or repetition), No. 42A (Sub judice), and and No. 68 (Debate on clause or schedule standing part).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00890.07
current_num: 89.07
root_num: 265
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 175
text:
On a division being called in the House or a committee of the whole House the chair of a general committee shall suspend the proceedings of the committee for such time as will, in his opinion, enable Members to vote in the division and return to the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00950.07
current_num: 95.07
root_num: 807
articleid: 00950
articlecurrent_num: 95
articleroot_num: 221
text:
(c) The chair may direct any Member who exceeds the limits in sub-paragraph (b) to resume his seat forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00960.01
current_num: 96.01
root_num: 809
articleid: 00960
articlecurrent_num: 96
articleroot_num: 222
text:
The chair of the Scottish Grand Committee may permit a Minister of the Crown, whether or not a Member of the House, to make a statement, of which prior notice has been given to him, and to answer questions thereon put by members of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00960.04
current_num: 96.04
root_num: 812
articleid: 00960
articlecurrent_num: 96
articleroot_num: 222
text:
(b) announcing the policy of the government on a matter relating to Scotland or the response of the government to an event relating to Scotland, in which case proceedings under this order shall be brought to a conclusion at the discretion of the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00970.05
current_num: 97.05
root_num: 249
articleid: 00970
articlecurrent_num: 97
articleroot_num: 141
text:
A bill so referred to the Scottish Grand Committee shall be considered on a motion, 'That the Committee has considered the bill in relation to its principle'; and, when the committee has considered that question for a total of two and half hours (whether on one or more than one day), the chair shall put the question necessary to dispose of the motion, and shall then report accordingly to the House (or shall report that the committee has come to no resolution), without any further question being put thereon: Provided that a Minister of the Crown may, immediately before the motion 'That the Committee has considered the bill in relation to its principle', is made, make without notice a motion to extend the time-limit specified in this paragraph; and the question on such motion shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00970.10
current_num: 97.10
root_num: 948
articleid: 00970
articlecurrent_num: 97
articleroot_num: 141
text:
A bill so referred again to the Scottish Grand Committee shall be considered on a motion, 'That the Committee has further considered the bill in relation to its principle'; and, when the committee has considered that question for a total of one and a half hours (whether on one or more than one day), the chair shall put the question necessary to dispose of the motion, and shall then report accordingly to the House (or shall report that the committee has come to no resolution), without any further question being put thereon: Provided that a Minister of the Crown may, immediately before the motion 'That the Committee has further considered the bill in relation to its principle' is made, make without notice a motion to extend the time-limit specified in this paragraph; and the question on such motion shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 00980.05
current_num: 98.05
root_num: 823
articleid: 00980
articlecurrent_num: 98
articleroot_num: 223
text:
The committee shall consider each instrument referred to it on a motion, 'That the Committee has considered the instrument'; and the chair shall put any question necessary to dispose of the proceedings on the motion, if not previously disposed of, not later than one and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings thereon; and shall thereupon report the instrument to the House without any further question being put.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01000.08
current_num: 100.08
root_num: 845
articleid: 01000
articlecurrent_num: 100
articleroot_num: 225
text:
The provisions of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees), so far as they relate to the naming of a day in respect of business by the Member appointed chair and the committee's appointment of future days in respect of business not completed at a sitting, shall not apply to the Scottish Grand Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01000.10
current_num: 100.10
root_num: 847
articleid: 01000
articlecurrent_num: 100
articleroot_num: 225
text:
The chair shall interrupt proceedings (other than on a motion made under paragraph (6) below) at the time specified in relation to the sitting by an order made under paragraph (1) above, or, in the absence of such provision, at the time specified in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees), subject to the proviso to that paragraph.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01000.12
current_num: 100.12
root_num: 849
articleid: 01000
articlecurrent_num: 100
articleroot_num: 225
text:
After the interruption of proceedings or on the completion of the business appointed for consideration at that sitting, whichever is the earlier, a motion for the adjournment of the committee may be made by a member of the government, and, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees) the chair shall, not later than half an hour after the motion has been made, adjourn the committee without putting any question; and in respect of business taken under this paragraph, the quorum of the committee shall be three.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01050.01
current_num: 105.01
root_num: 971
articleid: 01050
articlecurrent_num: 105
articleroot_num: 241
text:
The chair of the Welsh Grand Committee may permit a Minister of the Crown, whether or not a Member of the House, to make a statement, of which prior notice has been given to him, on a matter relating to Wales, and to answer questions thereon put by members of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01080.09
current_num: 108.09
root_num: 986
articleid: 01080
articlecurrent_num: 108
articleroot_num: 242
text:
The provisions of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees), so far as they relate to the naming of a day in respect of business by the Member appointed chair and the committee's appointment of future days in respect of business not completed at a sitting, shall not apply to the Welsh Grand Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01080.10
current_num: 108.10
root_num: 987
articleid: 01080
articlecurrent_num: 108
articleroot_num: 242
text:
The chair shall interrupt proceedings (other than on a motion made under paragraph (5) below) at the time specified in relation to the sitting by an order made under paragraph (1) above or, in the absence of such provision, at the time specified in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees), subject to the proviso to that paragraph.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01080.12
current_num: 108.12
root_num: 989
articleid: 01080
articlecurrent_num: 108
articleroot_num: 242
text:
After the interruption of proceedings, or on the completion of the business appointed for consideration at that sitting, whichever is the earlier, a motion for the adjournment of the committee may be made by a Minister of the Crown, and, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees) the chair shall, not later than half an hour after the motion has been made, adjourn the committee without putting any question; and in respect of business taken under this paragraph, the quorum of the committee shall be three.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01120.01
current_num: 112.01
root_num: 1014
articleid: 01120
articlecurrent_num: 112
articleroot_num: 246
text:
The chair of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee may permit a Minister of the Crown, whether or not a Member of the House, to make a statement, of which prior notice has been given to him, on a matter relating to Northern Ireland, and to answer questions thereon put by members of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01130.02
current_num: 113.02
root_num: 1022
articleid: 01130
articlecurrent_num: 113
articleroot_num: 247
text:
A bill so referred to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee shall be considered on a motion, 'That the Committee has considered the bill in relation to its principle'; and, when the committee has considered that question for a total of two and a half hours (whether on one or more than one day), the chair shall put the question necessary to dispose of the motion, and shall then report accordingly to the House (or shall report that the committee has come to no resolution), without any further question being put thereon: Provided that a Minister of the Crown may, immediately before the motion 'That the Committee has considered the bill in relation to its principle' is made, make without notice a motion to extend the time-limit specified in this paragraph; and the question on such motion shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01130.06
current_num: 113.06
root_num: 1026
articleid: 01130
articlecurrent_num: 113
articleroot_num: 247
text:
A bill so referred again to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee shall be considered on a motion, 'That the Committee has further considered the bill in relation to its principle'; and, when the committee has considered that question for a total of one and a half hours (whether on one or more than one day), the chair shall put the question necessary to dispose of the motion, and shall then report accordingly to the House (or shall report that the committee has come to no resolution), without any further question being put thereon: Provided that a Minister of the Crown may, immediately before the motion 'That the Committee has further considered the bill in relation to its principle' is made, make without notice a motion to extend the time-limit specified in this paragraph; and the question on such motion shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01150.05
current_num: 115.05
root_num: 1034
articleid: 01150
articlecurrent_num: 115
articleroot_num: 248
text:
The committee shall consider each instrument referred to it on a motion, 'That the Committee has considered the instrument'; and the chair shall put any question necessary to dispose of the proceedings on the motion, if not previously disposed of, not later than two and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings thereon; and shall thereupon report the instrument to the House without any further question being put: Provided that a Minister of the Crown may, immediately before the motion 'That the Committee has considered the instrument' is made, make without notice a motion to extend to three hours the time-limit specified in this paragraph; and the question on such motion shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01160.02
current_num: 116.02
root_num: 1037
articleid: 01160
articlecurrent_num: 116
articleroot_num: 249
text:
(a) to sit on not more than two specified days in Northern Ireland (at places to be named by the Member appointed chair), the sitting commencing, and proceedings being interrupted, at such hours as shall be specified;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01160.11
current_num: 116.11
root_num: 1046
articleid: 01160
articlecurrent_num: 116
articleroot_num: 249
text:
The provisions of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees), so far as they relate to the naming of a day in respect of business by the Member appointed chair and the committee's appointment of future days in respect of business not completed at a sitting, shall not apply to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01160.14
current_num: 116.14
root_num: 1049
articleid: 01160
articlecurrent_num: 116
articleroot_num: 249
text:
On a day specified in an order made under paragraph (1) above, after the interruption of proceedings, or on the completion of the business appointed for consideration at that sitting, whichever is the earlier, a motion for the adjournment of the committee may be made by a Minister of the Crown, and, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 88 (Meetings of general committees), the chair shall, not later than half an hour after the motion has been made, adjourn the committee without putting any question; and, in respect of business taken under this paragraph, the quorum of the committee shall be three.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01170.16
current_num: 117.16
root_num: 1102
articleid: 01170
articlecurrent_num: 117
articleroot_num: 189
text:
At the commencement of business at any sitting of the committee, the chair may permit Ministers of the Crown, being Members of the House, to make statements on any matter or matters referred to the committee for consideration at that sitting, and may then permit members of the committee to ask questions thereon.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01170.17
current_num: 117.17
root_num: 1103
articleid: 01170
articlecurrent_num: 117
articleroot_num: 189
text:
No question on a statement by a Minister of the Crown shall be taken after the expiry of a period of one hour from the commencement of the first such statement, except that the chair may, at his discretion, allow such questions to be taken for a further period not exceeding half an hour.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01170.18
current_num: 117.18
root_num: 511
articleid: 01170
articlecurrent_num: 117
articleroot_num: 189
text:
The committee shall, following any such statements and questions, consider each matter referred to it on a motion 'That the committee has considered the matter'; the chair shall put the question necessary to dispose of the proceedings on each matter at the time, or after the period, specified in accordance with paragraph (6) or paragraph (7) of this order, and the committee shall thereupon report to the House that it has considered the matter or matters without any further question being put.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01180.10
current_num: 118.10
root_num: 492
articleid: 01180
articlecurrent_num: 118
articleroot_num: 185
text:
Each committee shall consider each instrument referred to it on a motion, 'That the committee has considered the instrument'; and the chair shall put any question necessary to dispose of the proceedings on such a motion, if not previously concluded, when the committee shall have sat for one and a half hours (or, in the case of an instrument relating exclusively to Northern Ireland, two and a half hours) after the commencement of those proceedings; and the committee shall thereupon report the instrument to the House without any further question being put.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01190.13
current_num: 119.13
root_num: 1519
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
The chair may permit a member of the European Scrutiny Committee appointed to the committee under paragraph (4) above to make a brief statement of no more than five minutes, at the beginning of the sitting, explaining that committee's decision to refer the document or documents to a European Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01190.14
current_num: 119.14
root_num: 734
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
The chair may permit Ministers of the Crown to make statements and to answer questions thereon put by Members, in respect of each motion relative to a European Union document or documents referred to a European Committee of which a Minister shall have given notice; but no question shall be taken after the expiry of a period of one hour from the commencement of the first such statement: Provided that the chair may, if he sees fit, allow questions to be taken for a further period of not more than half an hour after the expiry of that period.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01190.15
current_num: 119.15
root_num: 567
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
Following the conclusion of the proceedings under the previous paragraph, the motion referred to therein may be made, to which amendments may be moved; and, if proceedings thereon have not been previously concluded, the chair shall interrupt the consideration of such motion and amendments when the committee shall have sat for a period of two and a half hours, and shall then put forthwith successively-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01190.18
current_num: 119.18
root_num: 571
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
The chair shall thereupon report to the House any resolution to which the committee has come, or that it has come to no resolution, without any further question being put.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01190.23
current_num: 119.23
root_num: 735
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
With the modifications provided in this Order, the following Standing Orders shall apply to European Committees- No. 85 (Chair of general committees); No. 88 (Meetings of general committees); and No. 89 (Procedure in general committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01200.02
current_num: 120.02
root_num: 237
articleid: 01200
articlecurrent_num: 120
articleroot_num: 136
text:
A business sub-committee shall consist of the chair or one of the chairs of the committee (who shall be chair of the sub-committee) and seven members of the committee, to be nominated by the Speaker as soon as may be after such an order has been made; the quorum of the sub-committee shall be four, of whom the chair so nominated shall be one; and the sub-committee shall have power to report from time to time to the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01210.04
current_num: 121.04
root_num: 1530
articleid: 01210
articlecurrent_num: 121
articleroot_num: 40
text:
(b) (i) in the case of a motion to agree with a report from the Liaison Committee to appoint and nominate Members to a National Policy Statement Committee under Standing Order No. 152H (Planning: national policy statements) the motion is made on behalf of the Liaison Committee by the chair or another member of the committee; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01210.05
current_num: 121.05
root_num: 578
articleid: 01210
articlecurrent_num: 121
articleroot_num: 40
text:
(ii) in other cases the motion is made on behalf of the Committee of Selection by the chair or another member of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122A.01
current_num: 122A.01
root_num: 1189
articleid: 0122A
articlecurrent_num: 122A
articleroot_num: 260
text:
Unless the House otherwise orders, no select committee may have as its chair any Member who has served as chair of that committee for the two previous Parliaments or a continuous period of eight years, whichever is the greater period.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.01
current_num: 122B.01
root_num: 1580
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
The chairs of the following select committees shall be elected by the House in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (14) below:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.02
current_num: 122B.02
root_num: 1581
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(a) select committees appointed under Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.07
current_num: 122B.07
root_num: 1586
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
The day following his election at the start of a new Parliament, the Speaker shall communicate to the leaders of each party represented in the House the proportion of chairs of select committees to be elected under this order falling to each such party which would reflect the composition of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.08
current_num: 122B.08
root_num: 1587
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
If, within a week of the Queen's Speech, a motion in the name of the leaders of all the parties entitled to one or more chairs of select committees subject to election under this order specifying to which party each such chair is allocated is moved, the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion shall be put not later than one hour after their commencement, proceedings on the motion shall be exempted business and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.09
current_num: 122B.09
root_num: 1588
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
If a motion to which paragraph (3) above applies also makes changes to Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) which are consequential on changes to the machinery of government, then the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion shall be put not later than one and a half hours after their commencement; proceedings on the motion shall be exempted business; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.10
current_num: 122B.10
root_num: 1589
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
If, on the expiry of two weeks after the Queen's Speech, no motion in the name of the leaders of all the parties entitled to one or more chairs of select committees subject to election under this order specifying to which party each said chair is allocated has been tabled, on the following sitting day the Speaker shall give precedence to a motion tabled thereafter by any Member to allocate chairs under this order and the provisions of paragraphs (3) and (4) shall apply to proceedings on such a motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.11
current_num: 122B.11
root_num: 1590
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
If the House has agreed a motion allocating chairs to parties the election of the chairs shall take place in accordance with the remaining provisions of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.12
current_num: 122B.12
root_num: 1591
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
The ballots shall take place fourteen days after the approval of the motion allocating chairs to parties.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.13
current_num: 122B.13
root_num: 1592
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(a) Nominations of candidates shall be in writing and shall be received by the Clerk of the House by 5.00 pm on the day before the ballot.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.14
current_num: 122B.14
root_num: 1593
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(b) Each nomination shall consist of a signed statement made by the candidate declaring his willingness to stand for election, accompanied by the signatures of fifteen Members elected to the House as members of the same party as the candidate or ten per cent. of the Members elected to the House as members of that party, whichever is the lower.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.15
current_num: 122B.15
root_num: 1594
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(c) Statements may be accompanied by signatures of up to five Members elected to the House as members of any party other than that to which the candidate belongs, or members of no party.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.16
current_num: 122B.16
root_num: 1595
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(d) No Member may sign the statement of more than one candidate for chair of the same select committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.17
current_num: 122B.17
root_num: 1596
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(e) No Member may be a candidate for the chair of a select committee which has not been allocated to his party under paragraph (3) of this order or otherwise, or for which he is ineligible under Standing Order No. 122A (Term limits for chairs of select committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.18
current_num: 122B.18
root_num: 1597
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(f) No Member may be a candidate for the chair of the Committee of Public Accounts unless his party is that of the official Opposition.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.20
current_num: 122B.20
root_num: 1599
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(h) As soon as practicable following the close of nominations, lists of the candidates and their accompanying signatories shall be published.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.22
current_num: 122B.22
root_num: 1601
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
Preparatory arrangements for the ballots shall be made under the supervision of the Clerk of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.23
current_num: 122B.23
root_num: 1602
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(a) If there is only one candidate for the chair of a select committee, that candidate shall be declared elected without a ballot.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.25
current_num: 122B.25
root_num: 1604
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(c) Each Member intending to vote shall be provided with a ballot paper for each select committee bearing the names of the candidates listed in alphabetical order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.26
current_num: 122B.26
root_num: 1605
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(d) Members will vote by ranking as many candidates as they wish in order of preference, marking 1 by the name of their first preference, 2 by the name of their second preference, and so on. Any candidate who receives more than half the first preferences shall be elected. If no candidate is so elected, the candidate or candidates with the lowest number of first preferences shall be eliminated and their votes distributed among the remaining candidates according to the preferences on them. If no candidate has more than half the votes, the process of elimination and distribution is repeated, until one candidate has more than half the votes.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.27
current_num: 122B.27
root_num: 1606
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(e) The ballot shall be open between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm and counting shall take place under arrangements made by the Clerk of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.28
current_num: 122B.28
root_num: 1607
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
The Speaker shall have power to give directions on any matter of doubt arising from the conduct of a ballot or from an individual ballot paper and to vary the timings given in paragraphs (6) to (11) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122B.29
current_num: 122B.29
root_num: 1608
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
As soon as practicable after the closing of the ballot the results shall be published under the direction of the Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122C.01
current_num: 122C.01
root_num: 1610
articleid: 0122C
articlecurrent_num: 122C
articleroot_num: 289
text:
In the case of a select committee to which the provisions of Standing Order No. 122B (Election of select committee chairs) applies, where-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122C.04
current_num: 122C.04
root_num: 1613
articleid: 0122C
articlecurrent_num: 122C
articleroot_num: 289
text:
(c) the committee has reported a resolution that it has no confidence in the chair in accordance with the terms of paragraphs (3) and (4) of this order


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122C.05
current_num: 122C.05
root_num: 1614
articleid: 0122C
articlecurrent_num: 122C
articleroot_num: 289
text:
the Speaker shall declare the chair vacant and, as soon as practicable, announce the date of the election for the position of chair of that committee which shall be not fewer than ten sitting days after that announcement.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122C.06
current_num: 122C.06
root_num: 1615
articleid: 0122C
articlecurrent_num: 122C
articleroot_num: 289
text:
The election shall be held according to the provisions of paragraphs (2) to (13) of Standing Order No. 122B (Election of select committee chairs), save that nominations shall be submitted by 12 noon on the day before the ballot.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122C.07
current_num: 122C.07
root_num: 1616
articleid: 0122C
articlecurrent_num: 122C
articleroot_num: 289
text:
No motion expressing no confidence in its chair may be made in a committee unless notice of the motion has been circulated to the chair and all members of the committee at least ten sitting days in advance of the meeting at which the motion is made.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122C.08
current_num: 122C.08
root_num: 1617
articleid: 0122C
articlecurrent_num: 122C
articleroot_num: 289
text:
A resolution by a committee expressing no confidence in its chair shall not have effect for the purposes of paragraph (1) above unless either-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122C.10
current_num: 122C.10
root_num: 1619
articleid: 0122C
articlecurrent_num: 122C
articleroot_num: 289
text:
(b) the majority of the membership of the committee, including at least two members from the largest party represented on the committee and at least one member from another party, vote in favour of the resolution.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0122C.11
current_num: 122C.11
root_num: 1620
articleid: 0122C
articlecurrent_num: 122C
articleroot_num: 289
text:
A motion expressing no confidence in the chair may not be made in a committee in the six months following the election of a chair by the House or in the year following a vote on such a motion on that chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01240.03
current_num: 124.03
root_num: 50
articleid: 01240
articlecurrent_num: 124
articleroot_num: 258
text:
A select committee may not proceed to business unless a quorum be present; and if at any time during the sitting of a select committee a quorum shall not be present, the clerk of the committee shall bring this fact to the notice of the chair, who shall thereupon suspend the proceedings of the committee until a quorum be present, or adjourn the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01240.04
current_num: 124.04
root_num: 457
articleid: 01240
articlecurrent_num: 124
articleroot_num: 258
text:
In determining whether the requisite number of Members is present to form the quorum the chair shall be counted.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01260.01
current_num: 126.01
root_num: 891
articleid: 01260
articlecurrent_num: 126
articleroot_num: 228
text:
If any select committee, or sub-committee thereof, considers that the presence at a meeting, or part of a meeting, of that committee to which the public are not admitted of any specified Member of the House not nominated to that committee would obstruct the business of the committee, it shall have power to direct such Member to withdraw forthwith; and the Serjeant at Arms shall act on such instructions as he may receive from the chair of the committee in pursuance of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01320.01
current_num: 132.01
root_num: 76
articleid: 01320
articlecurrent_num: 132
articleroot_num: 72
text:
Any oath taken or affirmation made by any witness before a select committee may be administered by the chair, or by the clerk attending such committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01410.37
current_num: 141.37
root_num: 884
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
The committee and the sub-committee shall have power to invite Members of the House who are not members of the committee to attend meetings at which witnesses are being examined in relation to matters within paragraphs (1)(i) to (iii) and such Members may, at the discretion of the chair, ask questions of those witnesses; but no Member not being a member of the committee shall otherwise take part in the proceedings of the committee or sub-committee, or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01450.14
current_num: 145.14
root_num: 1534
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
(ii) up to two other members of the committee, one of whom shall be appointed chair of the sub-committee;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01500.16
current_num: 150.16
root_num: 1226
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(a) consist of the Commissioner, who shall be Chair of the Panel, and two assessors, one of whom shall be a legally qualified person appointed by the Commissioner and the other shall be a Member, who shall not be a member of the Committee on Standards and Privileges, appointed by the Speaker; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0152C.06
current_num: 152C.06
root_num: 1110
articleid: 0152C
articlecurrent_num: 152C
articleroot_num: 254
text:
The chair shall have the like powers of selection as are given to the chairs of a general committee under paragraph (3)(a) of Standing Order No. 89 (Procedure in general committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0152D.02
current_num: 152D.02
root_num: 1239
articleid: 0152D
articlecurrent_num: 152D
articleroot_num: 264
text:
The members of the committee shall be those Members who are at any time members of the House of Commons Commission pursuant to section 1 of the House of Commons (Administration) Act 1978; the Speaker shall be chair of the committee; and three shall be the quorum of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0152E.04
current_num: 152E.04
root_num: 1498
articleid: 0152E
articlecurrent_num: 152E
articleroot_num: 281
text:
(b) it is made on behalf of the Committee of Selection by the chair or another member of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0152H.14
current_num: 152H.14
root_num: 1553
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
A committee designated or appointed to consider a proposal for a national policy statement shall have power, in the course of its proceedings under this order, to invite Members of the House who are not members of the committee to attend, and, at the discretion of the chair, take part in, its proceedings, but such Members may not move any motion or amendment to any motion or draft report, nor vote nor be counted in the quorum of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 0152H.15
current_num: 152H.15
root_num: 1554
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
If a committee designated or appointed to consider a proposal for a national policy statement has not reported on the proposal before the designated date, then the chair of the committee shall report that the committee makes no recommendation with regard to the proposal.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01610.02
current_num: 161.02
root_num: 674
articleid: 01610
articlecurrent_num: 161
articleroot_num: 15
text:
The power conferred upon the Serjeant at Arms by paragraph (1) of this order may, if the chair so directs, be exercised in respect of members of the public present at sittings of committees.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-03-04
subarticleid: 01630.01
current_num: 163.01
root_num: 125
articleid: 01630
articlecurrent_num: 163
articleroot_num: 105
text:
If at any sitting of the House, or in a committee of the whole House, any Member moves 'That the House sit in private' the Speaker or the chair shall forthwith put the question 'That the House sit in private', and such question, though opposed, may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business, but such a Motion may be made no more than once in any sitting: Provided that the Speaker or the chairman may, whenever he thinks fit, order the withdrawal of those other than Members or Officers from any part of the House. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-07
subarticleid: 0022B.01
current_num: 22B.01
root_num: 1455
articleid: 0022B
articlecurrent_num: 22B
articleroot_num: 280
text:
Notices of questions for written answer on a named day by a Minister of the Crown may be given on three appointed tabling days, for answer on three appointed answering days, between 2 and 21 September.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 00100.07
current_num: 10.07
root_num: 1198
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the business taken at any sitting in Westminster Hall shall be such as the Chairman of Ways and Means shall appoint and may include oral answers to questions under arrangements to be made by him.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 00100.08
current_num: 10.08
root_num: 1622
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
Subject to paragraph (13), the business taken at any Thursday sitting in Westminster Hall shall be such as the Backbench Business Committee shall determine.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 00100.18
current_num: 10.18
root_num: 1208
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
In each Session, the Speaker shall appoint twenty Thursdays on which the business to be taken in Westminster Hall should be debates on select committee reports chosen by the Liaison Committee, but the Speaker may appoint fewer than twenty days with the agreement of the Liaison Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 00140.10
current_num: 14.10
root_num: 1623
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Thirty-five days or its equivalent shall be allotted in each session for proceedings in the House and in Westminster Hall on backbench business of which at least twenty-seven shall be allotted for proceedings in the House; the business determined by the Backbench Business Committee shall have precedence over government business (other than any order of the day or notice of motion on which the question is to be put forthwith) on those days; and the provisions of paragraph (2)(c) of this Standing Order shall apply to any of those days taken in the House in the form of half-days.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 00140.11
current_num: 14.11
root_num: 1624
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
For the purposes of paragraph (3A) above, a Thursday sitting in Westminster Hall at which the business is appointed by the Backbench Business Committee shall count as one half-day and a topical debate shall count as one quarter-day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 00140.12
current_num: 14.12
root_num: 1625
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Backbench business comprises all proceedings in the Chamber relating to any motion or order of the day except:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 00140.13
current_num: 14.13
root_num: 1626
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
(a) government business, that is proceedings relating to government bills, financial business, proceedings under any Act of Parliament, or relating to European Union Documents, or any other motion in the name of a Minister of the Crown;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 00140.15
current_num: 14.15
root_num: 1628
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
(c) motions for the adjournment of the House under paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House), private Members' motions for leave to bring in bills under Standing Order No. 23 (Motions for leave to bring in bills and nomination of select committees at commencement of public business) and private Members' bills under paragraphs (4) to (9) below;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 00140.19
current_num: 14.19
root_num: 1632
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
The proceedings to be taken as backbench business shall be determined by the Backbench Business Committee, as set out in Standing Order No. 152J (Backbench Business Committee).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0024A.01
current_num: 24A.01
root_num: 1506
articleid: 0024A
articlecurrent_num: 24A
articleroot_num: 282
text:
The Backbench Business Committee may indicate that proceedings on a motion, That the House has considered a specified matter, being a matter of regional, national or international importance, are to be conducted as a topical debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0041A.14
current_num: 41A.14
root_num: 1264
articleid: 0041A
articlecurrent_num: 41A
articleroot_num: 265
text:
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.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0041A.17
current_num: 41A.17
root_num: 1267
articleid: 0041A
articlecurrent_num: 41A
articleroot_num: 265
text:
(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


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 00470.02
current_num: 47.02
root_num: 1515
articleid: 00470
articlecurrent_num: 47
articleroot_num: 212
text:
Whenever the Speaker has made an announcement under paragraph (1), he may, subject to paragraph (5), direct any Member (other than a Minister of the Crown, a Member speaking on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition, or not more than one Member nominated by the leader of the second largest opposition party) who has spoken for that period to resume his seat forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 00470.04
current_num: 47.04
root_num: 1633
articleid: 00470
articlecurrent_num: 47
articleroot_num: 212
text:
The Speaker may announce, at or before the commencement of a topical debate in respect of which he has made or intends to make an announcement under paragraph (1) of this order, that speeches by a Minister of the Crown and any Member speaking on behalf of the Leader of the Opposition shall be limited to ten minutes and he may direct any such Member who has spoken for that period to resume his seat forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 00470.09
current_num: 47.09
root_num: 1518
articleid: 00470
articlecurrent_num: 47
articleroot_num: 212
text:
(b) under paragraph (3) or (4) of this order, one minute for each intervention accepted up to a maximum of fifteen minutes.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.01
current_num: 122D.01
root_num: 1634
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(a) The election of the chair of the Backbench Business Committee shall take place at the start of each session on a day to be determined by the Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.02
current_num: 122D.02
root_num: 1635
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(b) Nominations of candidates shall be in writing and shall be received by the Clerk of the House between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm on the day before the day appointed for election.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.03
current_num: 122D.03
root_num: 1636
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(c) Each nomination shall consist of a signed statement made by the candidate declaring their willingness to stand for election, accompanied by the signatures of not fewer than twenty nor more than twenty-five Members, of whom no fewer than ten shall be members of the candidate's party and no fewer than ten shall be members of any other party or no party.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.05
current_num: 122D.05
root_num: 1638
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(e) As soon as practicable following the close of nominations, a list of the candidates and their accompanying signatories shall be published.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.06
current_num: 122D.06
root_num: 1639
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(f) Arrangements for the election shall follow those set out in paragraphs (9) to (14) of Standing Order No. 122B (Election of select committee chairs), save that in sub-paragraph (11)(e) the opening hours of the ballot shall be between 11.00 am and 1.00 pm and in paragraph (12) reference to variation of timings shall be read as applying also to the timings in sub-paragraph (b) and (f) of this paragraph.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.07
current_num: 122D.07
root_num: 1640
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(a) The election of members of the Backbench Business Committee shall take place on a day to be determined by the Speaker as soon as practicable after the election of the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.09
current_num: 122D.09
root_num: 1642
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(c) Each nomination shall consist of a signed statement made by the candidate declaring their willingness to stand for election, accompanied by the signatures of not fewer than twelve nor more than fifteen Members.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.10
current_num: 122D.10
root_num: 1643
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(d) As soon as practicable following the close of nominations, a list of the candidates and their accompanying signatories shall be published.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.11
current_num: 122D.11
root_num: 1644
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(e) The provisions set out in paragraph (5)(a) to (d) and (f) of Standing Order No. 2A (Election of the Deputy Speakers) shall apply to the election of members of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.12
current_num: 122D.12
root_num: 1645
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(f) The ballot shall be counted under the Single Transferable Vote system, with constraints that of those elected:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.13
current_num: 122D.13
root_num: 1646
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(i) such a number of candidates shall come from each party represented in the House or those of no party as shall be determined and announced in advance by the Speaker, in such a way as to ensure that the committee including the Chair reflects as closely as possible the composition of the House, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.15
current_num: 122D.15
root_num: 1648
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(a) Standing Order No. 122C (Resignation or removal of chairs of select committees) shall apply to the chair of the Backbench Business Committee, save for paragraph (2) of that Order; and any election following a vacancy in the chair shall be held under the provisions of paragraph (1)(b) to (f) above.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0122D.16
current_num: 122D.16
root_num: 1649
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(b) Where a member of the committee has ceased to be a Member of this House or has given written notice to the Speaker of a wish to resign from the committee, the Speaker shall make arrangements for the election by the House of a replacement using the Alternative Vote System as set out in paragraph (11) of Standing Order No. 122B (Election of select committee chairs), and may give such directions on the party affiliation required for a valid candidature as are necessary to preserve the balance of parties on the committee as referred to in paragraph (2)(f)(i) above.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0152J.01
current_num: 152J.01
root_num: 1650
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
There shall be a select committee, called the Backbench Business Committee, to determine the backbench business to be taken in the House and in Westminster Hall on days, or parts of days, allotted for backbench business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0152J.03
current_num: 152J.03
root_num: 1652
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
The chair and other members of the committee shall continue as members of the committee for the remainder of the Session in which they are elected unless replaced under the provisions of Standing Order No. 122D (Election of Backbench Business Committee).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0152J.04
current_num: 152J.04
root_num: 1653
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
The chair and members of the committee shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 122D (Election of Backbench Business Committee).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0152J.05
current_num: 152J.05
root_num: 1654
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
No Member who is a Minister of the Crown or parliamentary private secretary or a principal opposition frontbench spokesperson shall be eligible to be the chair or a member of the committee: the Speaker's decision shall be final on such matters.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0152J.06
current_num: 152J.06
root_num: 1655
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
The committee shall have power to invite Government officials to attend all or part of any of its meetings.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-06-15
subarticleid: 0152J.08
current_num: 152J.08
root_num: 1657
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
(a) in the House on any day, or any part of any day, allotted under paragraph (3A) of Standing Order No. 14, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-12-02
subarticleid: 01480.01
current_num: 148.01
root_num: 70
articleid: 01480
articlecurrent_num: 148
articleroot_num: 66
text:
There shall be a select committee to be called the Committee of Public Accounts for the examination of the accounts showing the appropriation of the sums granted by Parliament to meet the public expenditure, and of such other accounts laid before Parliament as the committee may think fit, to consist of not more than sixteen members. The committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to report from time to time, to appoint specialist advisers either to supply information which is not readily available or to elucidate matters of complexity within the committee's order of reference, and to adjourn from place to place.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-12-02
subarticleid: 01500.07
current_num: 150.07
root_num: 940
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(e) to investigate, if he thinks fit, specific matters which have come to his attention relating to the conduct of Members and to report to the Committee on Standards and Privileges or to an appropriate sub-committee thereof, unless the provisions of paragraph (3) apply.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2010-12-02
subarticleid: 01500.08
current_num: 150.08
root_num: 1660
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
In determining whether to investigate a specific matter relating to the conduct of a Member the Commissioner shall have regard to whether in his view there is sufficient evidence that the Code of Conduct or the rules relating to registration or declaration of interests may have been breached to justify taking the matter further.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-07-07
subarticleid: 0152G.01
current_num: 152G.01
root_num: 1521
articleid: 0152G
articlecurrent_num: 152G
articleroot_num: 284
text:
There shall be a select committee, called the Committee on Members' Expenses, to consider such matters relating to Members' expenses as may be referred to it by the House;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-11-30
subarticleid: 0152H.11
current_num: 152H.11
root_num: 1550
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
(c) may report from time to time and shall cease to exist when the relevant national policy statement is designated.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00150.09
current_num: 15.09
root_num: 304
articleid: 00150
articlecurrent_num: 15
articleroot_num: 157
text:
or in a form combining any or all of these effects in respect of different items of business, the motion shall stand over and may not be made until after the interruption of business and shall then be proceeded with, though opposed, in accordance with the following paragraphs of this order provided that on any day on which the Speaker is directed to put questions at the moment of interruption pursuant to paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates), any such motion shall stand over until those questions have been decided.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00540.01
current_num: 54.01
root_num: 146
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Three days, other than Fridays, shall be allotted in each session for the consideration of estimates set down under the provisions of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 145 (Liaison Committee); and not more than one day so allotted may be taken in the form of two half days, not being Fridays.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00540.05
current_num: 54.05
root_num: 1666
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Provided that the foregoing provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any day on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00540.09
current_num: 54.09
root_num: 689
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Provided that on days on which time has been allocated pursuant to paragraph (2)(b) of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) or the Chairman of Way and Means has set down opposed private business under paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 20 (Time for taking private business), proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until the business in question has been disposed of and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00540.10
current_num: 54.10
root_num: 690
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On any day or half day allotted under this order, questions necessary to dispose of proceedings (other than a dilatory motion) on the estimates on which debate has been concluded shall be deferred until the day and hour prescribed under paragraph (6) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00540.11
current_num: 54.11
root_num: 1667
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Any estimates on which questions have been deferred to another day in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (6) of this order, together with any questions so deferred, and all other estimates appointed for consideration on any previous day or half day allotted under this order shall be set down for consideration on the day to which the questions have been deferred.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00540.12
current_num: 54.12
root_num: 691
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, &c.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00550.01
current_num: 55.01
root_num: 430
articleid: 00550
articlecurrent_num: 55
articleroot_num: 209
text:
On any day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of this order apply, at the moment of interruption or as soon thereafter as proceedings under the proviso to paragraph (3)(b) of Standing Order No. 54 (Consideration of estimates) have been disposed of, the Speaker shall (after putting any questions required to be put under paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 54) put the questions on-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00550.04
current_num: 55.04
root_num: 334
articleid: 00550
articlecurrent_num: 55
articleroot_num: 209
text:
The provisions of paragraph (1) of this order shall apply on a day not later than 18 March, if any of the following total amounts have been put down for consideration:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00550.08
current_num: 55.08
root_num: 423
articleid: 00550
articlecurrent_num: 55
articleroot_num: 209
text:
(d) excess votes, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts has reported that it sees no objection to the amounts necessary being authorised by excess vote.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00550.09
current_num: 55.09
root_num: 335
articleid: 00550
articlecurrent_num: 55
articleroot_num: 209
text:
The provisions of paragraph (1) of this order shall apply on a day not later than 5 August in respect of any motion authorising amounts set out in outstanding estimates.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00550.10
current_num: 55.10
root_num: 336
articleid: 00550
articlecurrent_num: 55
articleroot_num: 209
text:
At least two days' notice shall be given of the motions which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (2) or (3) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 00770.02
current_num: 77.02
root_num: 1668
articleid: 00770
articlecurrent_num: 77
articleroot_num: 60
text:
The third reading of a bill brought in upon a ways and means resolution may be taken at the same sitting of the House as its consideration on report.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080A.01
current_num: 80A.01
root_num: 1269
articleid: 0080A
articlecurrent_num: 80A
articleroot_num: 266
text:
Subject to the following provisions of this order, a Minister of the Crown may give notice of a motion (a 'carry-over motion') that proceedings on a public bill not completed before the end of the Session shall be resumed in the next Session of Parliament; and the Speaker shall put any question necessary to dispose of proceedings on such a motion (other than a motion relating to a bill brought in upon a ways and means resolution)-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080A.09
current_num: 80A.09
root_num: 1277
articleid: 0080A
articlecurrent_num: 80A
articleroot_num: 266
text:
Paragraphs (8) to (11) of this order shall apply to any bill (other than a bill brought in upon a ways and means resolution) ordered to be carried over to the next Session of Parliament in pursuance of a carry-over motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.01
current_num: 80B.01
root_num: 1669
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
The Speaker shall put any question necessary to dispose of proceedings on a carry-over motion of which a Minister of the Crown has given notice under Standing Order No. 80A (Carry-over of bills) relating to a bill brought in upon a ways and means resolution-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.02
current_num: 80B.02
root_num: 1670
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
(a) forthwith if the motion is made on any day before the bill is read a second time, or on the day the bill is read a second time; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.04
current_num: 80B.04
root_num: 1672
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
The following paragraphs of this order shall apply to any bill ordered to be carried over to the next Session of Parliament in pursuance of a carry-over motion to which paragraph (1) applies.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.07
current_num: 80B.07
root_num: 1675
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
In the next Session of Parliament, a Minister of the Crown may, after notice, present a bill in the same terms as the bill reported to the House under paragraph (3) of this order or as it stood when proceedings were suspended under paragraph (4) of this order; the bill shall be read the first time without question put and shall be ordered to be printed; and paragraphs (6) to (13) shall apply to the bill.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.08
current_num: 80B.08
root_num: 1676
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
In respect of all proceedings on the bill, any resolution which the bill was brought in upon in the first Session shall be treated as if it were such a resolution of the House in the next Session and any reference in any resolution upon which the bill was brought in to a Bill or Act of the present Session shall be treated in the next Session as a reference to a Bill or Act of that Session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.09
current_num: 80B.09
root_num: 1677
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
In respect of all proceedings on the bill, the bill shall be treated as a bill brought in upon ways and means resolutions.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.10
current_num: 80B.10
root_num: 1678
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
If the bill was read a second time in the first Session, it shall be read a second time without question put.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.11
current_num: 80B.11
root_num: 1679
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
If the bill was not set down for consideration at any time in the first Session, any committal order in respect of the bill shall apply to proceedings on the bill in the next Session (subject to paragraphs (10) and (11)).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.12
current_num: 80B.12
root_num: 1680
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
If the bill was reported from a public bill committee under paragraph (3), it shall stand committed to a public bill committee in respect of those clauses and schedules which were committed to a public bill committee in the first Session and not ordered to stand part of the bill in that Session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.13
current_num: 80B.13
root_num: 1681
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
If the bill was reported from a committee of the whole House under paragraph (3), it shall stand committed to a committee of the whole House in respect of those clauses and schedules which were committed to a committee of the whole House in the first Session and not ordered to stand part of the bill in that Session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.14
current_num: 80B.14
root_num: 1682
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
If the bill was read a second time in the first Session and was not set down for consideration at any time in that Session, any order of the House giving leave for a committee on the bill to sit twice on the first day on which it meets in the first Session shall apply to the first day on which the committee meets in the next Session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.15
current_num: 80B.15
root_num: 1683
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
If the bill was set down for consideration at any time in the first Session, the bill shall be set down as an order of the day for (as the case may be) consideration, further consideration or third reading.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2011-12-14
subarticleid: 0080B.16
current_num: 80B.16
root_num: 1684
articleid: 0080B
articlecurrent_num: 80B
articleroot_num: 292
text:
Notices of amendments, new clauses and new schedules given in respect of parts of the bill not disposed of in the first Session shall be reprinted as notices in respect of the bill as presented and proceeded with under paragraph (5).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-01-19
subarticleid: 0152K.01
current_num: 152K.01
root_num: 1685
articleid: 0152K
articlecurrent_num: 152K
articleroot_num: 293
text:
Subject to paragraph (2), the select committee charged with reporting on a draft order for the purposes of section 11(5) and (6) of the Public Bodies Act 2011 shall be-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-01-19
subarticleid: 0152K.02
current_num: 152K.02
root_num: 1686
articleid: 0152K
articlecurrent_num: 152K
articleroot_num: 293
text:
(a) the select committee appointed under Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) appointed to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the department of the Minister who has laid the draft order; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-01-19
subarticleid: 0152K.03
current_num: 152K.03
root_num: 1687
articleid: 0152K
articlecurrent_num: 152K
articleroot_num: 293
text:
(b) in respect of a draft order laid by a Minister in the Cabinet Office, the Select Committee on Public Administration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-01-19
subarticleid: 0152K.04
current_num: 152K.04
root_num: 1688
articleid: 0152K
articlecurrent_num: 152K
articleroot_num: 293
text:
The Liaison Committee may report that it has designated a select committee appointed under Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) or the Select Committee on Public Administration as the select committee charged with reporting on a specified draft order for the purposes of section 11(5) and (6) of the Public Bodies Act 2011 in place of the select committee to which paragraph (1) applies.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 00180.01
current_num: 18.01
root_num: 851
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 226
text:
If the Regulatory Reform Committee has recommended under paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 141 (Regulatory Reform Committee) or paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 142 (Localism Act 2011, etc.: scrutiny of certain orders and draft orders) that a draft order subject to the affirmative procedure should be approved, or has recommended under paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 141 (Regulatory Reform Committee) or paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 142 (Localism Act 2011, etc.: scrutiny of certain orders and draft orders) that a draft order should be approved, and a motion is made by a Minister of the Crown to that effect, the question thereon shall-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 00180.04
current_num: 18.04
root_num: 854
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 226
text:
If the committee has recommended under paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 141 (Regulatory Reform Committee) or paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 142 (Localism Act 2011, etc.: scrutiny of certain orders and draft orders) that a draft order subject to the affirmative procedure be not approved, or has recommended under paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 141 (Regulatory Reform Committee) or paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 142 (Localism Act 2011, etc.: scrutiny of certain orders and draft orders) that a draft order be not approved, no motion to approve the draft order shall be made unless the House has previously resolved to disagree with the committee's report; the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion for such a resolution shall be put not later than three hours after their commencement; and the question on any motion thereafter made by a Minister of the Crown that the draft order be approved shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 00180.05
current_num: 18.05
root_num: 1464
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 226
text:
If the committee has recommended under paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 141 (Regulatory Reform Committee) or paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 142 (Localism Act 2011, etc.: scrutiny of certain orders and draft orders) that a draft order subject to the negative resolution proceure should not be made (and that the recommendation is not intended to operate section 16(4) of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006), that recommendation shall be deemed to constitute notice of a motion under sub-paragraph (4)(a) of Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01210.02
current_num: 121.02
root_num: 576
articleid: 01210
articlecurrent_num: 121
articleroot_num: 40
text:
No motion shall be made for the nomination of members of select committees appointed under the standing orders of this House (with the exception of the Liaison Committee, the Committee of Selection, the Committee of Privileges, the Committee on Standards and any Committee established under a temporary standing order), or for their discharge, unless-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0122D.03
current_num: 122D.03
root_num: 1689
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(c) No member may be a candidate for the chair of the committee if that Member's party is represented in Her Majesty's Government.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0122D.04
current_num: 122D.04
root_num: 1636
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(d) Each nomination shall consist of a signed statement made by the candidate declaring their willingness to stand for election, accompanied by the signatures of not fewer than twenty nor more than twenty-five Members, of whom no fewer than ten shall be members of a party represented in Her Majesty's Government and no fewer than ten shall be members of a party not so represented or of no party.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0122D.06
current_num: 122D.06
root_num: 1638
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(f) As soon as practicable following the close of nominations, a list of the candidates and their accompanying signatories shall be published.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0122D.07
current_num: 122D.07
root_num: 1639
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
(g) Arrangements for the election shall follow those set out in paragraphs (9) to (14) of Standing Order No. 122B (Election of select committee chairs), save that in sub-paragraph (11)(e) the opening hours of the ballot shall be between 11.00 am and 1.00 pm and in paragraph (12) reference to variation of timings shall be read as applying also to the timings in sub-paragraph (b) and (g) of this paragraph.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0122D.08
current_num: 122D.08
root_num: 1648
articleid: 0122D
articlecurrent_num: 122D
articleroot_num: 290
text:
Standing Order No. 122C (Resignation or removal of chairs of select committees) shall apply to the chair of the Backbench Business Committee, save for paragraph (2) of that Order; and any election following a vacancy in the chair shall be held under the provisions of paragraph (1)(b) to (g) above.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01410.02
current_num: 141.02
root_num: 1465
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
(i) every draft order laid before the House under sections 14 or 18 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 ('the Act'), other than one laid under section 18 of the Act as applied by section 7 of the Localism Act 2011 or by section 5E of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01410.06
current_num: 141.06
root_num: 1690
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
and to carry out its functions under Standing Order No. 142 (Localism Act 2011, etc.: scrutiny of certain orders and draft orders).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01410.28
current_num: 141.28
root_num: 1489
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
In relation to every draft order or revised draft order referred to in paragraph (1)(i) of this order that is subject to the super-affirmative procedure and is being proceeded with under section 18(3) or 18(7) of the Act, the committee shall report its recommendation whether the draft order or revised draft order should be approved, indicating in the case of draft orders which it recommends should be approved whether its recommendation was agreed without a division; and in respect of such draft orders or revised draft orders the committee shall consider in each case all such matters set out in paragraph (3) of this order as are relevant and the extent to which the Minister concerned has had regard to any resolution or report of the committee or to any other representations made during the period for parliamentary consideration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01410.29
current_num: 141.29
root_num: 1490
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
It shall be an instruction to the committee considering draft orders referred to in paragraph (1)(i) of this order and being proceeded with under section 18(3) or 18(7) that it report not more than fifteen sitting days (in the case of an order under section 18(3)) or twenty-five sitting days (in the case of an order under section 18(7)) after the relevant statement is laid.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01410.30
current_num: 141.30
root_num: 1491
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
In relation to every draft order or revised draft order referred to in paragraph (1)(i) of this order, the committee shall report any recommendation under section 16(4) of the Act that the draft order be not made, or under sections 17(3), 18(5) or 18(9) of the Act that no further proceedings be taken in relation to the draft order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01410.38
current_num: 141.38
root_num: 884
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
The committee and the sub-committee shall have power to invite Members of the House who are not members of the committee to attend meetings at which witnesses are being examined in relation to matters within paragraphs (1)(i) to (iii) or within paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 142 (Localism Act 2011, etc.: scrutiny of certain orders and draft orders) and such Members may, at the discretion of the chair, ask questions of those witnesses; but no Member not being a member of the committee shall otherwise take part in the proceedings of the committee or sub-committee, or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01410.39
current_num: 141.39
root_num: 885
articleid: 01410
articlecurrent_num: 141
articleroot_num: 227
text:
It shall be an instruction to the committee that before reporting on a draft order it shall afford to any government department concerned an opportunity of furnishing orally or in writing to it or to the sub-committee appointed by it such explanations as the department thinks fit, except to the extent that the committee considers that it is not reasonably practicable to do so without risking the opportunity for effective exercise of a function conferred on it under section 15, 16, 17 or 18 of the Act or under section 19 of the Localism Act 2011.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.02
current_num: 142.02
root_num: 1692
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
(i) every draft order laid before the House under or by virtue of section 7 of the Localism Act 2011 or section 5E of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.04
current_num: 142.04
root_num: 1694
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
In the case of every draft order referred to in paragraph (1)(i) the committee shall consider the Minister's recommendation under section 15(1) of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act') as to the procedure which should apply to it and shall report to the House any recommendation under that Act that a different procedure should apply.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.05
current_num: 142.05
root_num: 1695
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
In its consideration of a draft order referred to in paragraph (1)(i) the committee shall include, in addition to such other matters as it deems appropriate, whether provision in the draft order-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.08
current_num: 142.08
root_num: 1698
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
(c) strikes a fair balance between the public interest and the interests of any person adversely affected by it;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.10
current_num: 142.10
root_num: 1700
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
(e) does not prevent any person from continuing to exercise any right or freedom which that person might reasonably expect to continue to exercise;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.13
current_num: 142.13
root_num: 1703
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
(h) gives rise to an issue under such criteria for consideration of statutory instruments laid down in paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 151 (Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)) as are relevant.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.14
current_num: 142.14
root_num: 1704
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
In its consideration of a draft order referred to in paragraph (1)(ii) the committee shall include, in addition to such other matters as it deems appropriate, whether provision in the draft order-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.16
current_num: 142.16
root_num: 1706
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
(b) gives rise to an issue under such criteria for consideration of statutory instruments laid down in paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 151 (Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)) as are relevant.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.17
current_num: 142.17
root_num: 1707
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
In relation to every draft order laid under section 7(2) of the Localism Act 2011 or section 5E(2) of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 subject to the negative or affirmative procedure under section 16 or 17 of the 2006 Act, the committee shall report its recommendation whether the draft order should be made (in the case of the negative procedure) or approved (in the case of the affirmative procedure), indicating in the case of the latter whether the recommendation was agreed without a division.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.18
current_num: 142.18
root_num: 1708
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
In relation to every draft order laid under section 7(2) of the Localism Act 2011 or section 5E(2) of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 subject to the super-affirmative procedure under section 18 of the 2006 Act, the committee shall report its recommendation as to whether-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.21
current_num: 142.21
root_num: 1711
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
(c) no statement under section 18(3) of the 2006 Act or revised draft order under section 18(7) of the 2006 Act should be laid.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.22
current_num: 142.22
root_num: 1712
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
In relation to every draft order or revised draft order referred to in paragraph (1)(i) of this order that is subject to the super-affirmative procedure and is being proceeded with under section 18(3) or 18(7) of the 2006 Act, the committee shall report its recommendation whether the draft order or revised draft order should be approved, indicating in the case of draft orders which it recommends should be approved whether its recommendation was agreed without a division; and in respect of such draft orders or revised draft orders the committee shall consider in each case all such matters set out in paragraph (3) of this order as are relevant and the extent to which the Minister concerned has had regard to any resolution or report of the committee or to any other representations made during the period for parliamentary consideration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.23
current_num: 142.23
root_num: 1713
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
It shall be an instruction to the committee considering draft orders referred to in paragraph (1)(i) of this order and being proceeded with under section 18(3) or 18(7) of the 2006 Act that it report not more than fifteen sitting days (in the case of an order under section 18(3) of the 2006 Act) or twenty-five sitting days (in the case of an order under section 18(7) of the 2006 Act) after the relevant statement is laid.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.24
current_num: 142.24
root_num: 1714
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
In relation to every draft order or revised draft order referred to in paragraph (1)(i) of this order, the committee shall report any recommendation under section 16(4) of the 2006 Act that the draft order be not made, or under section 17(3), 18(5) or 18(9) of the 2006 Act that no further proceedings be taken in relation to the draft order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.25
current_num: 142.25
root_num: 1715
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
In relation to every draft order laid under section 19 of the Localism Act 2011, the committee shall report its recommendation as to whether-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.28
current_num: 142.28
root_num: 1718
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
(c) no statement under section 19(3) of that Act or revised draft order under section 19(7) of that Act should be laid.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.29
current_num: 142.29
root_num: 1719
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
In relation to every draft order or revised draft order being proceeded with under section 19(3) or 19(7) of the Localism Act 2011, the committee shall report its recommendation whether the draft order or revised draft order should be approved, indicating in the case of draft orders which it recommends should be approved whether its recommendation was agreed without a division; and in respect of such draft orders or revised draft orders the committee shall consider in each case all such matters set out in paragraph (4) of this order as are relevant and the extent to which the Minister concerned has had regard to any resolution or report of the committee or to any other representations made during the period for parliamentary consideration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.30
current_num: 142.30
root_num: 1720
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
It shall be an instruction to the committee considering draft orders being proceeded with under section 19(3) or 19(7) of the Localism Act 2011 that it report not more than fifteen sitting days (in the case of an order under section 19(3) of that Act) or twenty-five sitting days (in the case of an order under section 19(7) of that Act) after the relevant statement is laid.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01420.31
current_num: 142.31
root_num: 1721
articleid: 01420
articlecurrent_num: 142
articleroot_num: 294
text:
In relation to every draft order or revised draft order referred to in paragraph (1)(ii) of this order, the committee shall report any recommendation under section 19(5) or 19(9) of the Localism Act 2011 that no further proceedings be taken in relation to the draft order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0148A.01
current_num: 148A.01
root_num: 1722
articleid: 0148A
articlecurrent_num: 148A
articleroot_num: 295
text:
There shall be a select committee, called the Committee of Privileges, to consider specific matters relating to privileges referred to it by the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0148A.06
current_num: 148A.06
root_num: 1727
articleid: 0148A
articlecurrent_num: 148A
articleroot_num: 295
text:
(a) to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House, to adjourn from place to place and to report from time to time;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0148A.07
current_num: 148A.07
root_num: 1728
articleid: 0148A
articlecurrent_num: 148A
articleroot_num: 295
text:
(b) to appoint legal advisers, and to appoint specialist advisers either to supply information which is not readily available or to elucidate matters of complexity within the committee's order of reference.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0148A.08
current_num: 148A.08
root_num: 1729
articleid: 0148A
articlecurrent_num: 148A
articleroot_num: 295
text:
The committee shall have power to order the attendance of any Member before the committee and to require that specific documents or records in the possession of a Member relating to its inquiries be laid before the committee or any sub-committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0148A.09
current_num: 148A.09
root_num: 1730
articleid: 0148A
articlecurrent_num: 148A
articleroot_num: 295
text:
The committee shall have power to refer to unreported evidence of the former Committees on Standards and Privileges and to any documents circulated to any such committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0148A.11
current_num: 148A.11
root_num: 1732
articleid: 0148A
articlecurrent_num: 148A
articleroot_num: 295
text:
The Attorney General, the Advocate General and the Solicitor General, being Members of the House, may attend the committee, may take part in deliberations, may receive committee papers and may give such other assistance to the committee as may be appropriate, but shall not vote or make any motion or move any amendment or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01490.02
current_num: 149.02
root_num: 925
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
(a) to oversee the work of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards; to examine the arrangements proposed by the Commissioner for the compilation, maintenance and accessibility of the Register of Members' Financial Interests and any other registers of interest established by the House; to review from time to time the form and content of those registers; and to consider any specific complaints made in relation to the registering or declaring of interests referred to it by the Commissioner; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01490.03
current_num: 149.03
root_num: 926
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
(b) to consider any matter relating to the conduct of Members, including specific complaints in relation to alleged breaches in any code of conduct to which the House has agreed and which have been drawn to the committee's attention by the Commissioner; and to recommend any modifications to such code of conduct as may from time to time appear to be necessary.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01490.06
current_num: 149.06
root_num: 929
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
The committee shall have power to appoint sub-committees consisting of no more than seven Members, and at least two lay members, and to refer to such sub-committees any of the matters referred to the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01490.07
current_num: 149.07
root_num: 1733
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
Lay members may take part in proceedings of the committee and of any sub-committee to which they are appointed and may ask questions of witnesses, but lay members may not move any motion or any amendment to any motion or draft report, and may not vote.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01490.08
current_num: 149.08
root_num: 1734
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
The quorum of the committee shall be five members who are Members of this House, and the quorum of any sub-committee shall be three members who are Members of this House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01490.09
current_num: 149.09
root_num: 1735
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
The committee and any sub-committee may not proceed to business unless at least one lay member is present.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01490.11
current_num: 149.11
root_num: 1736
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
(a) to send for persons, papers and records, to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House and to adjourn from place to place;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01490.13
current_num: 149.13
root_num: 1738
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
(c) to appoint legal advisers, and to appoint specialist advisers either to supply information which is not readily available or to elucidate matters or complexity within the committee's order of reference.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01490.14
current_num: 149.14
root_num: 1739
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
Any lay member present at a meeting at which a report has been agreed shall have the right to submit a paper setting out that lay member's opinion on the report. The Committee shall not consider a motion that the Chair make a report to the House until it has ascertained whether any lay member present wishes to submit such a paper; and any such paper shall be appended to the report in question before it is made to the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01490.16
current_num: 149.16
root_num: 990
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
The committee, or any sub-committee, shall have power to refer to unreported evidence of the former Committees on Standards and Privileges and to any documents circulated to any such committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01490.18
current_num: 149.18
root_num: 933
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
The Attorney General, the Advocate General and the Solicitor General, being Members of the House, may attend the committee or any sub-committee, may take part in deliberations, may receive committee or sub-committee papers and may give such other assistance to the committee or sub-committee as may be appropriate, but shall not vote or make any motion or move any amendment or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0149A.01
current_num: 149A.01
root_num: 1740
articleid: 0149A
articlecurrent_num: 149A
articleroot_num: 296
text:
Lay members shall be appointed to the Committee on Standards by a resolution of the House on a motion made under the provisions of this order and shall remain as lay members in accordance with the provisions of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0149A.02
current_num: 149A.02
root_num: 1741
articleid: 0149A
articlecurrent_num: 149A
articleroot_num: 296
text:
No person may be first appointed as a lay member if that person is or has been a Member of this House or a Member of the House of Lords; and any person so appointed shall cease to be a lay member upon becoming a Member of this House or of the House of Lords.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0149A.03
current_num: 149A.03
root_num: 1742
articleid: 0149A
articlecurrent_num: 149A
articleroot_num: 296
text:
No person may be appointed as a lay member unless that person has been selected on the basis of a fair and open competition.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0149A.04
current_num: 149A.04
root_num: 1743
articleid: 0149A
articlecurrent_num: 149A
articleroot_num: 296
text:
A person appointed as a lay member may resign as a lay member by giving notice to the House of Commons Commission.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0149A.05
current_num: 149A.05
root_num: 1744
articleid: 0149A
articlecurrent_num: 149A
articleroot_num: 296
text:
A person appointed as a lay member shall be dismissed from that position only following a resolution of the House, after the House of Commons Commission has reported that it is satisfied that the person should cease to be a lay member; and any such report shall include a statement of the Commission's reasons for its conclusion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0149A.06
current_num: 149A.06
root_num: 1745
articleid: 0149A
articlecurrent_num: 149A
articleroot_num: 296
text:
Subject to the provisions of paragraphs (2), (4) and (5) of this order, a person appointed as a lay member shall continue as a lay member for the remainder of the Parliament in which that person was first appointed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0149A.07
current_num: 149A.07
root_num: 1746
articleid: 0149A
articlecurrent_num: 149A
articleroot_num: 296
text:
A person first appointed as a lay member who has been a lay member for the remainder of one Parliament may be re-appointed by a resolution of the House in the subsequent Parliament, and the provisions of paragraph (3) of this order shall not apply to any such re-appointment. The period of re-appointment shall be specified in the resolution of the House for re-appointment and shall not exceed two years from the dissolution of the Parliament in which the person was first appointed as a lay member, and a resolution under this paragraph shall cease to have effect on the dissolution of the Parliament in which the resolution of the House for re-appointment was made.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0149A.08
current_num: 149A.08
root_num: 1747
articleid: 0149A
articlecurrent_num: 149A
articleroot_num: 296
text:
No person may be re-appointed as a lay member other than in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (7) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0149A.12
current_num: 149A.12
root_num: 1751
articleid: 0149A
articlecurrent_num: 149A
articleroot_num: 296
text:
The Speaker shall put the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on motions made under the provisions of this order not later than one hour after the commencement of those proceedings.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01500.03
current_num: 150.03
root_num: 936
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(a) to maintain the Register of Members' Financial Interests and any other registers of interest established by the House, and to make such arrangements for the compilation, maintenance and accessibility of those registers as are approved by the Committee on Standards or an appropriate sub-committee thereof;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01500.05
current_num: 150.05
root_num: 938
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(c) to advise the Committee on Standards, its sub-committees and individual Members on the interpretation of any code of conduct to which the House has agreed and on questions of propriety;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01500.06
current_num: 150.06
root_num: 939
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(d) to monitor the operation of such code and registers, and to make recommendations thereon to the Committee on Standards or an appropriate sub-committee thereof; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01500.07
current_num: 150.07
root_num: 940
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(e) to investigate, if he thinks fit, specific matters which have come to his attention relating to the conduct of Members and to report to the Committee on Standards or to an appropriate sub-committee thereof, unless the provisions of paragraph (3) apply.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01500.12
current_num: 150.12
root_num: 1224
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
The Commissioner may at any time in the course of investigating a complaint, and if so requested by the Committee on Standards shall, appoint an Investigatory Panel to assist him in establishing the facts relevant to the investigation.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01500.14
current_num: 150.14
root_num: 1226
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(a) consist of the Commissioner, who shall be Chair of the Panel, and two assessors, one of whom shall be a legally qualified person appointed by the Commissioner and the other shall be a Member, who shall not be a member of the Committee on Standards, appointed by the Speaker; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01500.19
current_num: 150.19
root_num: 1231
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
Any report that the Commissioner may have made to the Committee on Standards in relation to the complaint before the appointment of the Panel shall be made available to the Panel by the Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01500.23
current_num: 150.23
root_num: 1235
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(b) the legal assessor shall report to the Committee on Standards his opinion as to the extent to which its proceedings have been consistent with the principles of natural justice; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01500.24
current_num: 150.24
root_num: 1236
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(c) the Member assessor may report to the Committee on Standards his opinion as to the extent to which its proceedings have had regard to the customs and practice of the House and its Members.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01500.31
current_num: 150.31
root_num: 944
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
The Commissioner may be dismissed only following a resolution of the House, moved for by a Member of the House of Commons Commission, after the Committee on Standards has reported to the House that it is satisfied that the Commissioner is unfit to hold his office or unable to carry out his functions; and any such report shall include a statement of the Committee's reasons for its conclusion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 01510.07
current_num: 151.07
root_num: 624
articleid: 01510
articlecurrent_num: 151
articleroot_num: 205
text:
but excluding any remedial order or draft remedial order under Schedule 2 to the Human Rights Act 1998, any draft order proposed to be made under Part 1 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006, any draft order laid before the House under or by virtue of section 7 or 19 of the Localism Act 2011 or section 5E of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 and any subordinate provisions order made or proposed to be made under the Regulatory Reform Act 2001;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0152J.03
current_num: 152J.03
root_num: 1652
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
The chair of the committee shall continue as chair for the remainder of the Session in which that person is elected as chair unless the chair is declared vacant by the Speaker under the provisions of Standing Order No. 122C (Resignation or removal of chairs of select committees) as applied by paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 122D (Election of chair of Backbench Business Committee).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0152J.04
current_num: 152J.04
root_num: 1653
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
The chair of the committee shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 122D (Election of chair of Backbench Business Committee).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0152J.07
current_num: 152J.07
root_num: 1753
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
The Committee shall have power to invite Members of the House who are not members of the Committee and who are of a party not represented on the Committee or of no party to attend its meetings and, at the discretion of the chair, take part in its proceedings, but-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0152J.09
current_num: 152J.09
root_num: 1755
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
(b) a Member so invited shall not move any motion or amendment to any motion, vote or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0152J.11
current_num: 152J.11
root_num: 1657
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
(a) in the House on any day, or any part of any day, allotted under paragraph (3A) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-03-12
subarticleid: 0152J.12
current_num: 152J.12
root_num: 1658
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
(b) in Westminster Hall, in accordance with paragraph (3A) of Standing Order No. 10 (Sittings in Westminster Hall), 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-07-11
subarticleid: 00090.01
current_num: 9.01
root_num: 102
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 89
text:
Subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 1B (Election of Speaker by secret ballot), the House shall meet on Mondays at half-past two o'clock, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at half-past eleven o'clock and on Thursdays at half-past nine o'clock and will first proceed with private business, motions for unopposed returns and questions: Provided that, when the House sits on a Tuesday or Wednesday which immediately follows a periodic adjournment of more than two days or is the first day of a Session, references to specific times in the Standing Orders of this House shall apply as if that day were a Monday.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-07-11
subarticleid: 00090.03
current_num: 9.03
root_num: 103
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 89
text:
At ten o'clock on Mondays, at seven o'clock on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and at five o'clock on Thursdays (the 'moment of interruption'), the proceedings on any business then under consideration shall, save as otherwise provided in paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business), be interrupted; and, if the House be in committee, the occupant of the chair shall leave the chair, and report progress and ask leave to sit again; and if a motion has been made for the adjournment of the House (unless that motion is included in a motion to be made after the interruption of business under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business)), or of the debate, or that the House has considered a specified matter, or in committee that the occupant of the chair do report progress, or do leave the chair, every such motion shall lapse.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-07-11
subarticleid: 00100.02
current_num: 10.02
root_num: 1415
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
(a) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning at half-past nine o'clock, which shall be suspended from half-past eleven o'clock until half-past two o'clock and may then continue for up to a further two and a half hours; except that if the Tuesday or Wednesday immediately follows a periodic adjournment of the House of more than two days, the sitting shall be between half-past nine o'clock and two o'clock; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-07-11
subarticleid: 00150.04
current_num: 15.04
root_num: 744
articleid: 00150
articlecurrent_num: 15
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(c) proceedings on a motion such as is referred to in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 121 (Nomination of select committees) for the nomination or discharge of members of select committees to which that paragraph applies which has been opposed at or after the interruption of business on a preceding day: Provided that any questions necessary to dispose of the proceedings on such a motion shall be put at eleven o'clock on Monday, eight o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or six o'clock on Thursday or one hour after the commencement of those proceedings, whichever is the later.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-07-11
subarticleid: 00170.01
current_num: 17.01
root_num: 277
articleid: 00170
articlecurrent_num: 17
articleroot_num: 153
text:
No proceedings on a motion to which this order applies shall be entered upon at or after half-past eleven o'clock on Monday, half-past eight o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or half-past six o'clock on Thursday.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-07-11
subarticleid: 00200.05
current_num: 20.05
root_num: 158
articleid: 00200
articlecurrent_num: 20
articleroot_num: 158
text:
Business deferred under paragraphs (1) and (2) of this order shall be considered at the time of private business on the day appointed unless the Chairman of Ways and Means directs that such business shall be set down for seven o'clock on any specified Monday, four o'clock on any specified Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on any specified Thursday, and business so set down (including any motion contingent directly or otherwise upon any item of such business) shall be taken in such order as the Chairman of Ways and Means may determine: Provided that business so set down shall be distributed as nearly as may be proportionately between the sittings on which government business has precedence and other sittings.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-07-11
subarticleid: 00200.06
current_num: 20.06
root_num: 308
articleid: 00200
articlecurrent_num: 20
articleroot_num: 158
text:
On any day specified under paragraph (5) of this order at seven o'clock, four o'clock or two o'clock or as soon thereafter as any motion for the adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) has been disposed of, the business set down by direction of the Chairman of Ways and Means shall be entered upon and may be proceeded with subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-07-11
subarticleid: 00240.08
current_num: 24.08
root_num: 341
articleid: 00240
articlecurrent_num: 24
articleroot_num: 77
text:
A Member intending to make an application under this order shall give notice to the Speaker by twelve o'clock on a Monday, half-past ten o'clock on a Tuesday or Wednesday or nine o'clock on a Thursday, if the urgency of the matter is known at that hour. If the urgency is not so known he shall give notice as soon thereafter as is practicable. If the Speaker so desires he may defer giving his decision upon whether the matter is proper to be discussed until a named hour, when he may interrupt the proceedings of the House for the purpose.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-07-11
subarticleid: 00540.07
current_num: 54.07
root_num: 687
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(a) proceedings on consideration of estimates or reports of the Liaison Committee relating thereo, standing as first business, shall be interrupted at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-07-11
subarticleid: 00880.02
current_num: 88.02
root_num: 226
articleid: 00880
articlecurrent_num: 88
articleroot_num: 135
text:
Provided that no general committee shall sit at Westminster, on a day on which the House sits, between the hours of one o'clock and half-past three o'clock in the afternoon on Mondays, between the hours of twenty-five minutes past eleven o'clock in the morning and half-past one o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesdays or Wednesdays or between the hours of twenty-five minutes past nine o'clock in the morning and half-past eleven o'clock in the morning on Thursdays, except as hereinafter provided.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
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subarticleid: 00880.03
current_num: 88.03
root_num: 227
articleid: 00880
articlecurrent_num: 88
articleroot_num: 135
text:
If a general committee to which the proviso to paragraph (1) of this order applies is not previously adjourned, the chair shall adjourn the committee without putting any question at one o'clock, twenty-five minutes past eleven o'clock or twenty-five minutes past nine o'clock, as the case may be, save as provided in Standing Order No. 100 (Scottish Grand Committee (sittings)), Standing Order No. 108 (Welsh Grand Committee (sittings)) and Standing Order No. 116 (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (sittings)): Provided that-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-07-16
subarticleid: 00140.06
current_num: 14.06
root_num: 679
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
(i) lapse at seven o'clock on Monday, four o'clock on Tuesday or Wednesday or two o'clock on Thursday if not previously concluded, or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2012-07-16
subarticleid: 00140.08
current_num: 14.08
root_num: 681
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Provided that on days on which business stands over until seven o'clock, four o'clock or two o'clock under the provisions of Standing Order No. 24 (Emergency debates) proceedings under this sub-paragraph shall not be entered upon until such business has been disposed of, and may then be proceeded with for three hours, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-03-20
subarticleid: 01440.01
current_num: 144.01
root_num: 762
articleid: 01440
articlecurrent_num: 144
articleroot_num: 218
text:
There shall be a select committee, to be called the Finance and Services Committee, to consider expenditure on and the administration of services provided from the Estimates for the House of Commons and-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-03-20
subarticleid: 01440.02
current_num: 144.02
root_num: 763
articleid: 01440
articlecurrent_num: 144
articleroot_num: 218
text:
(a) with the assistance of the Management Board, to prepare the Estimates for House of Commons: Administration for submission to the House of Commons Commission;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-03-20
subarticleid: 01440.03
current_num: 144.03
root_num: 1756
articleid: 01440
articlecurrent_num: 144
articleroot_num: 218
text:
(b) with the assistance of the Accounting Officer, to prepare the Estimates for House of Commons: Members for submission to the Members Estimate Committee;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-03-20
subarticleid: 01440.05
current_num: 144.05
root_num: 765
articleid: 01440
articlecurrent_num: 144
articleroot_num: 218
text:
(d) to report to the House of Commons Commission and the Members Estimate Committee or the Speaker on the financial and administrative implications of recommendations made to them by other Committees of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-03-20
subarticleid: 01440.10
current_num: 144.10
root_num: 770
articleid: 01440
articlecurrent_num: 144
articleroot_num: 218
text:
(b) to communicate its evidence to the House of Commons Commission or the Members Estimate Committee as appropriate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-03-20
subarticleid: 01500.07
current_num: 150.07
root_num: 940
articleid: 01500
articlecurrent_num: 150
articleroot_num: 236
text:
(e) to investigate, if he thinks fit, specific matters which have come to his attention relating to the conduct of Members and to report to the Committee on Standards or to an appropriate sub-committee thereof, unless the provisions of paragraph (4) apply.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-03-20
subarticleid: 0152D.05
current_num: 152D.05
root_num: 1241
articleid: 0152D
articlecurrent_num: 152D
articleroot_num: 264
text:
(b) to codify and keep under review the provisions of the resolutions of this House relating to expenditure charged to the Estimate for House of Commons: Members;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-03-20
subarticleid: 0152D.06
current_num: 152D.06
root_num: 1242
articleid: 0152D
articlecurrent_num: 152D
articleroot_num: 264
text:
(c) to modify those provisions from time to time as the committee may think necessary or desirable in the interests of clarity, consistency, accountability and effective administration, and conformity with current circumstances;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-03-20
subarticleid: 0152D.07
current_num: 152D.07
root_num: 1243
articleid: 0152D
articlecurrent_num: 152D
articleroot_num: 264
text:
(d) to provide advice, when requested by the Speaker, on the application of those provisions in individual cases;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-03-20
subarticleid: 0152D.08
current_num: 152D.08
root_num: 1244
articleid: 0152D
articlecurrent_num: 152D
articleroot_num: 264
text:
(e) to carry out the responsibilities conferred on the Speaker by the resolution of the House of 5th July 2001 relating to Members' Allowances, Insurance, &c.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-04-23
subarticleid: 0022C.01
current_num: 22C.01
root_num: 1758
articleid: 0022C
articlecurrent_num: 22C
articleroot_num: 297
text:
Motions which would have a direct consequence of additional expenditure under the House of Commons: Administration Estimate estimated to be £50,000 or more shall not be considered by the House unless a memorandum setting out their expected financial consequences has been made available to the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-04-23
subarticleid: 0022C.02
current_num: 22C.02
root_num: 1759
articleid: 0022C
articlecurrent_num: 22C
articleroot_num: 297
text:
The Accounting Officer shall make such a memorandum available to the House within a reasonable time of a motion to which this Order applies being tabled.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-04-23
subarticleid: 0022C.03
current_num: 22C.03
root_num: 1760
articleid: 0022C
articlecurrent_num: 22C
articleroot_num: 297
text:
(a) This Order shall also apply to amendments to motions which would have the expenditure consequences set out in paragraph (1); but the absence of such a memorandum shall not prevent the House from considering such an amendment.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-04-23
subarticleid: 0022C.04
current_num: 22C.04
root_num: 1761
articleid: 0022C
articlecurrent_num: 22C
articleroot_num: 297
text:
(b) In his decision as to the selection of such an amendment, the Speaker shall, in addition to such other considerations as may, in his view, be relevant, take into account whether sufficient time has been available for the House to be provided with adequate information regarding the financial consequences.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-06-17
subarticleid: 0022A.01
current_num: 22A.01
root_num: 1214
articleid: 0022A
articlecurrent_num: 22A
articleroot_num: 262
text:
A Minister of the Crown, being a Member of the House, or other Member of the House to whom written questions may be addressed may give notice of an intention to make a statement in written form on a specified day not later than five sitting days after the day on which notice was given: and such statements shall be printed in the Official Report.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-12-02
subarticleid: 0022D.01
current_num: 22D.01
root_num: 1763
articleid: 0022D
articlecurrent_num: 22D
articleroot_num: 298
text:
(a) On any day allotted for proceedings in the House on backbench business (and not being taken in the form of a half-day), or on any Thursday sitting in Westminster Hall other than one to which sub-paragraph (b) applies, the Backbench Business Committee may determine that a statement will be made on the publication of a select committee report or announcement of an inquiry.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-12-02
subarticleid: 0022D.02
current_num: 22D.02
root_num: 1764
articleid: 0022D
articlecurrent_num: 22D
articleroot_num: 298
text:
(b) The Liaison Committee may determine that such a statement may be made in Westminster Hall on any day appointed under paragraph (15) of Standing Order No. 10 (Sittings in Westminster Hall).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-12-02
subarticleid: 0022D.08
current_num: 22D.08
root_num: 1770
articleid: 0022D
articlecurrent_num: 22D
articleroot_num: 298
text:
A statement made under paragraph (1) above may not take place later than 5 sitting days after the day on which the report is published or inquiry announced.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-12-02
subarticleid: 0022D.09
current_num: 22D.09
root_num: 1771
articleid: 0022D
articlecurrent_num: 22D
articleroot_num: 298
text:
The Member making a statement may answer questions on it asked by Members called by the Chair, but no question shall be taken after the end of any period specified by the Backbench Business Committee or the Liaison Committee in its determination.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2013-12-02
subarticleid: 0152J.06
current_num: 152J.06
root_num: 1655
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
The committee shall have power to invite Government officials to attend all or part of any of its meetings and to hear representations from Members of the House in public.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2014-05-08
subarticleid: 00330.01
current_num: 33.01
root_num: 1772
articleid: 00330
articlecurrent_num: 33
articleroot_num: 299
text:
In respect of a motion for an address in answer to Her Majesty's Speech, the Speaker may select up to four amendments of which notice has been given.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2014-05-08
subarticleid: 00330.03
current_num: 33.03
root_num: 547
articleid: 00330
articlecurrent_num: 33
articleroot_num: 299
text:
If, on the last day on which such a motion is debated in the House, an amendment to it proposed by the Leader of the Opposition shall have been disposed of at or after the expiration of the time for opposed business, any further amendments selected by the Speaker may thereupon be moved, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2014-05-08
subarticleid: 0083A.18
current_num: 83A.18
root_num: 1307
articleid: 0083A
articlecurrent_num: 83A
articleroot_num: 267
text:
Paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business) applies to proceedings on a programme motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2014-05-08
subarticleid: 0083I.02
current_num: 83I.02
root_num: 1406
articleid: 0083I
articlecurrent_num: 83I
articleroot_num: 275
text:
Paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 15 (Exempted business) applies to the proceedings for any period after the moment of interruption allocated to them in accordance with the programme order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2014-05-08
subarticleid: 01190.04
current_num: 119.04
root_num: 725
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
In nominating the members of a European Committee, the Committee of Selection shall have regard to the qualifications of the Members nominated and to the composition of the House; and where practicable it shall nominate at least two members of the European Scrutiny Committee and at least two members of the select committee appointed under Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) whose responsibilities most closely relate to the subject matter of the document or documents.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2014-05-08
subarticleid: 01210.02
current_num: 121.02
root_num: 576
articleid: 01210
articlecurrent_num: 121
articleroot_num: 40
text:
No motion shall be made for the nomination of members of select committees appointed under the standing orders of this House (with the exception of the Liaison Committee, the Committee of Selection, the Committee on Standards, the Committee of Privileges and any Committee established under a temporary standing order), or for their discharge, unless-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2014-05-08
subarticleid: 0152D.08
current_num: 152D.08
root_num: 1244
articleid: 0152D
articlecurrent_num: 152D
articleroot_num: 264
text:
(e) to carry out the responsibilities conferred on the Speaker by the resolution of the House of 5 July 2001 relating to Members' Allowances, Insurance, &c.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2014-05-08
subarticleid: 0152H.02
current_num: 152H.02
root_num: 1541
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
(a) that it has designated a select committee appointed under Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments), or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.02
current_num: 10.02
root_num: 1774
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
(a) on Mondays beginning at 4.30pm and continuing for up to three hours, if the Petitions Committee has reported its determination that a sitting in Westminster Hall to consider one or more petitions or e-petitions should take place on that day;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.03
current_num: 10.03
root_num: 1415
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
(b) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning at 9.30 am, which shall be suspended from 11.30 am till 2.30 pm and may then continue for up to a further three hours; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.06
current_num: 10.06
root_num: 1776
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
(a) that there will be no sittings in Westminster Hall until the House has concluded its debate on the Queen's Speech at the commencement of each Session; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.07
current_num: 10.07
root_num: 1777
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
(b) that if the sitting occurs on a Tuesday or Wednesday which is the first day on which the House sits immediately following a periodic adjournment of the House of more than two days, the sitting shall be between 9.30 am and 2.30 pm.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.08
current_num: 10.08
root_num: 1778
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
When a sitting (including the time when a sitting is due to commence or resume), or any part of a sitting, in Westminster Hall coincides with a sitting of the House, the Chair shall suspend the sitting to allow Members to participate in any division called in the House or a committee of the whole House, and the time taken for any such suspensions shall be added to the duration of the sitting in Westminster Hall specified in paragraph (1) of this order and to any time specified by the Chairman of Ways and Means under paragraph (6) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.11
current_num: 10.11
root_num: 1198
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
The business taken at any sitting in Westminster Hall shall be such as the Chairman of Ways and Means shall appoint, and may include oral questions. The Chairman of Ways and Means may specify the finishing time of any business taken at a sitting in Westminster Hall; and the motion under consideration shall lapse at that time if not previously disposed of.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.12
current_num: 10.12
root_num: 1622
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
Notwithstanding paragraph (6), the business taken at any Thursday sitting in Westminster Hall shall be such as the Backbench Business Committee or the Liaison Committee shall determine; and so far as possible the time available at such sittings during a Session shall be divided as nearly as practical equally between those committees, subject to the agreement of the Chairs of those committees.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.13
current_num: 10.13
root_num: 1202
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
If a motion is made by a Minister of the Crown that an order of the day be proceeded with at a sitting in Westminster Hall, the question on it shall be put forthwith, but such motion may be made only with the leave of the House and may not be made on a Friday.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.14
current_num: 10.14
root_num: 1205
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
If any business other than a motion for adjournment or a motion to which Standing Order No. 24B (Amendments to motions to consider specified matters) applies is under consideration at a sitting in Westminster Hall, and not fewer than six Members rise in their places and signify their objection to further proceedings, that business shall not be further proceeded with in Westminster Hall, and the Chair shall report to the House accordingly, and any order under paragraph (8) above relating thereto shall be discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.15
current_num: 10.15
root_num: 1199
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
The Chairman of Ways and Means or a Deputy Chairman may take the chair in Westminster Hall as Deputy Speaker; and any member of the Panel of Chairs may also take the chair at a sitting in Westminster Hall when so requested by the Chairman of Ways and Means.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.16
current_num: 10.16
root_num: 1779
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
If any Member persistently defies the authority of the Chair at a sitting in Westminster Hall, the Chair of that sitting may order the Member to withdraw from that sitting; and if the Member does not do so, the Chair may suspend the sitting and report the conduct of the Member to the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.17
current_num: 10.17
root_num: 1201
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
Any resolution come to at a sitting in Westminster Hall (other than a resolution to adjourn) shall be reported to the House by the Deputy Speaker and shall be a resolution of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.18
current_num: 10.18
root_num: 1204
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
If at a sitting in Westminster Hall the opinion of the Chair as to the decision of a question (other than a question for adjournment) is challenged, that question shall not be decided, and the Chair shall report to the House accordingly; and any such question shall be put forthwith upon a motion being made in the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00100.19
current_num: 10.19
root_num: 1206
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
At the end of each sitting in Westminster Hall, unless a question for adjournment has previously been agreed to, the Chair shall adjourn the sitting without putting any question; and proceedings on any business which has been started but not disposed of shall lapse.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00140.11
current_num: 14.11
root_num: 1624
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
For the purposes of paragraph (4) above, a Thursday sitting in Westminster Hall at which the business is appointed by the Backbench Business Committee shall count as one half-day and a topical debate shall count as one quarter-day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 00140.15
current_num: 14.15
root_num: 1628
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 146
text:
(c) motions for the adjournment of the House under paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Sittings of the House), private Members' motions for leave to bring in bills under Standing Order No. 23 (Motions for leave to bring in bills and nomination of select committees at commencement of public business) and private Members' bills under paragraphs (8) to (13) below;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 0022D.02
current_num: 22D.02
root_num: 1764
articleid: 0022D
articlecurrent_num: 22D
articleroot_num: 298
text:
(b) The Liaison Committee may determine that such a statement may be made in Westminster Hall on any day appointed under paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 10 (Sittings in Westminster Hall).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 01450.04
current_num: 145.04
root_num: 922
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
(c) to report to the House its choice of select committee reports to be debated on such days as may be appointed by the Speaker in pursuance of paragraph (15) of Standing Order No. 10 (Sittings in Westminster Hall).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 0145A.01
current_num: 145A.01
root_num: 1781
articleid: 0145A
articlecurrent_num: 145A
articleroot_num: 300
text:
There shall be a select committee, called the Petitions Committee, to consider public petitions presented to the House and e-petitions submitted through the House of Commons and Government e-petitions site.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 0145A.03
current_num: 145A.03
root_num: 1783
articleid: 0145A
articlecurrent_num: 145A
articleroot_num: 300
text:
The committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to adjourn from place to place, and to report from time to time.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 0145A.04
current_num: 145A.04
root_num: 1784
articleid: 0145A
articlecurrent_num: 145A
articleroot_num: 300
text:
The committee shall have power to appoint a sub-committee, which shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, to adjourn from place to place, and to report to the committee from time to time.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 0145A.07
current_num: 145A.07
root_num: 1787
articleid: 0145A
articlecurrent_num: 145A
articleroot_num: 300
text:
The committee shall be responsible for determining whether a sitting should take place in Westminster Hall under paragraph (1)(a) of Standing Order No. 10 (Sittings in Westminster Hall) to consider one or more petitions or e-petitions, and shall report any such determination to the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 0152J.11
current_num: 152J.11
root_num: 1657
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
(a) in the House on any day, or any part of any day, allotted under paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business), and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-02-24
subarticleid: 0152J.12
current_num: 152J.12
root_num: 1658
articleid: 0152J
articlecurrent_num: 152J
articleroot_num: 291
text:
(b) in Westminster Hall, in accordance with paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 10 (Sittings in Westminster Hall), 


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releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-03-10
subarticleid: 01390.01
current_num: 139.01
root_num: 1418
articleid: 01390
articlecurrent_num: 139
articleroot_num: 276
text:
There shall be a select committee, to be called the Administration Committee, to consider the services provided for and by the House and to make recommendations thereon to the House of Commons Commission or to the Speaker. Any such recommendation whose implementation would incur additional expenditure charged to the Estimate for House of Commons: Administration shall also be considered by the Finance Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-03-10
subarticleid: 01440.01
current_num: 144.01
root_num: 762
articleid: 01440
articlecurrent_num: 144
articleroot_num: 218
text:
There shall be a select committee, to be called the Finance Committee, to consider expenditure on and the administration of services provided from the Estimates for the House of Commons and-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-03-10
subarticleid: 01440.02
current_num: 144.02
root_num: 763
articleid: 01440
articlecurrent_num: 144
articleroot_num: 218
text:
(a) with the assistance of the Executive Committee, to prepare the Estimates for House of Commons: Administration for submission to the House of Commons Commission;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-03-17
subarticleid: 0122B.21
current_num: 122B.21
root_num: 1597
articleid: 0122B
articlecurrent_num: 122B
articleroot_num: 288
text:
(f) No Member may be a candidate for the chair of the Committee of Public Accounts or the Committee on Standards unless his party is that of the official Opposition.


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releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-03-17
subarticleid: 01490.08
current_num: 149.08
root_num: 1734
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
The quorum of the committee shall be three members who are Members of this House and three lay members, and the quorum of any sub-committee shall be three, of whom at least one shall be a Member of this House and at least one a lay member.


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releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-03-17
subarticleid: 0149A.02
current_num: 149A.02
root_num: 1789
articleid: 0149A
articlecurrent_num: 149A
articleroot_num: 296
text:
The period of appointment of a lay member shall be specified in the resolution of the House for appointment and shall not exceed six years. The appointment of a lay member is not terminated by any dissolution of Parliament.


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releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-03-17
subarticleid: 0149A.04
current_num: 149A.04
root_num: 1741
articleid: 0149A
articlecurrent_num: 149A
articleroot_num: 296
text:
No person may be appointed as a lay member if that person is or has been a Member of this House or a Member of the House of Lords; and any person so appointed shall cease to be a lay member upon becoming a Member of this House or of the House of Lords.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-06-03
subarticleid: 01430.22
current_num: 143.22
root_num: 1087
articleid: 01430
articlecurrent_num: 143
articleroot_num: 206
text:
The committees specified for the purposes of this order are those appointed under Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) including any sub-committees of such committees, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Commitee, the Committee of Public Accounts, and the Environmental Audit Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-06-03
subarticleid: 01460.01
current_num: 146.01
root_num: 530
articleid: 01460
articlecurrent_num: 146
articleroot_num: 199
text:
There shall be a select committee, to be called the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, to examine the reports of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and the Health Service Commissioner for England, which are laid before this House, and matters in connection therewith; to consider matters relating to the quality and standards of administration provided by civil service departments, and other matters relating to the civil service; and to consider constitutional affairs.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-06-03
subarticleid: 0152K.03
current_num: 152K.03
root_num: 1687
articleid: 0152K
articlecurrent_num: 152K
articleroot_num: 293
text:
(b) in respect of a draft order laid by a Minister in the Cabinet Office, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.


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releaseid: 2.0.0
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subarticleid: 0152K.04
current_num: 152K.04
root_num: 1688
articleid: 0152K
articlecurrent_num: 152K
articleroot_num: 293
text:
The Liaison Committee may report that it has designated a select committee appointed under Standing Order No. 152 (Select committees related to government departments) or the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee as the select committee charged with reporting on a specified draft order for the purposes of section 11(5) and (6) of the Public Bodies Act 2011 in place of the select committee to which paragraph (1) applies.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 00120.05
current_num: 12.05
root_num: 903
articleid: 00120
articlecurrent_num: 12
articleroot_num: 232
text:
(b) notices of amendments to bills, new clauses and new schedules and of amendments to Lords amendments, and notices of Consent Motions under Standing Order No. 83M (Consent Motions for certified England only or England and Wales only provisions) and of motions relating to proceedings on bills committed to a public bill committee, may be received by the Public Bill Office,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 00510.03
current_num: 51.03
root_num: 243
articleid: 00510
articlecurrent_num: 51
articleroot_num: 197
text:
When the question has been decided on the first of several motions upon which a bill is to be brought in for imposing, renewing, varying or repealing any charge upon the people, the question on each such further motion shall be put forthwith or, in the case of a motion to which Standing Order No. 83U applies, forthwith upon the announcement of the Speaker's decision with respect to the motion under that standing order; and proceedings in pursuance of this paragraph, though opposed, may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 00630.08
current_num: 63.08
root_num: 1792
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 115
text:
In the case of a bill certified by the Speaker under Standing Order No. 83J as relating exclusively to England and being within devolved legislative competence-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 00630.09
current_num: 63.09
root_num: 1793
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 115
text:
(a) committal under this order is subject to Standing Order No. 83K (Committal and recommittal of certified England only bills), and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 00630.10
current_num: 63.10
root_num: 1794
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 115
text:
(b) committal under this order to a public bill committee is accordingly to a public bill committee to which Standing Order No. 86(2)(iv) (Nomination of general committees) applies.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 00630.11
current_num: 63.11
root_num: 1795
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 115
text:
Nothing in this order enables a bill to be committed to any legislative grand committee other than to the Legislative Grand Committee (England) in accordance with Standing Order No. 83K.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 00640.01
current_num: 64.01
root_num: 216
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 131
text:
Whenever the House is adjourned for more than one day, notices of amendments to bills, new clauses or new schedules, of Consent Motions under Standing Order No. 83M (Consent Motions for certified England only or England and Wales only provisions) or of amendments to Lords amendments received in the Public Bill Office at any time not later than half-past four o'clock on the last day on which the House is not sitting (excluding any Saturday, Sunday, bank holiday or public holiday in England) may be accepted as if the House were sitting.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 00730.01
current_num: 73.01
root_num: 123
articleid: 00730
articlecurrent_num: 73
articleroot_num: 103
text:
Save as provided in Standing Order No. 92 (Consideration on report of certain bills by a general committee) every bill committed to and reported from a public bill committee or the Legislative Grand Committee (England), whether amended or not, shall be considered on report by the House, and the provisions of Standing Order No. 72 (Consideration of bill as amended in committee of whole House) shall apply to such consideration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083A.14
current_num: 83A.14
root_num: 1304
articleid: 0083A
articlecurrent_num: 83A
articleroot_num: 267
text:
The second exception is where the motion makes further provision for proceedings on consideration and up to and including third reading of the bill otherwise than in accordance with a resolution of a public bill committee under paragraph (14) of Standing Order No. 83C.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083B.01
current_num: 83B.01
root_num: 1310
articleid: 0083B
articlecurrent_num: 83B
articleroot_num: 268
text:
This order applies if proceedings in committee of the whole House or on consideration and third reading or in legislative grand committee or on reconsideration or consequential consideration are subject to a programme order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083B.07
current_num: 83B.07
root_num: 1316
articleid: 0083B
articlecurrent_num: 83B
articleroot_num: 268
text:
The programming committee shall consider the allocation of time to proceedings in committee of the whole House or on consideration and third reading or in legislative grand committee or on reconsideration or consequential consideration and report any resolution which it makes to the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083C.25
current_num: 83C.25
root_num: 1348
articleid: 0083C
articlecurrent_num: 83C
articleroot_num: 269
text:
(b) making a recommendation about the programming of the bill on consideration and up to and including third reading;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083C.31
current_num: 83C.31
root_num: 1354
articleid: 0083C
articlecurrent_num: 83C
articleroot_num: 269
text:
If a resolution is reported making a recommendation about the programming of the bill on consideration and up to and including third reading, a supplemental programme motion shall be set down before the consideration of the bill on report which may-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083D.01
current_num: 83D.01
root_num: 1358
articleid: 0083D
articlecurrent_num: 83D
articleroot_num: 270
text:
This order applies for the purpose of bringing proceedings in public bill committee, in the Legislative Grand Committee (England) when exercising functions under Standing Order No. 83W(6)(a) (Legislative Grand Committees) or in committee of the whole House to a conclusion in accordance with a programme order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083E.01
current_num: 83E.01
root_num: 1369
articleid: 0083E
articlecurrent_num: 83E
articleroot_num: 271
text:
This order applies for the purpose of bringing proceedings on consideration and up to and including third reading to a conclusion in accordance with a programme order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083E.10
current_num: 83E.10
root_num: 1796
articleid: 0083E
articlecurrent_num: 83E
articleroot_num: 271
text:
In the application of this order to proceedings on a Consent Motion in legislative grand committee, the references to the Speaker in paragraph (2) are to be read as references to the Chairman of Ways and Means or either Deputy Chairman.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.15
current_num: 83F.15
root_num: 1797
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
Where a single question would be put under paragraph (3)(a), (4)(a) or (7) in circumstances where some or all of the amendments concerned are certified under Standing Order No. 83O (Consideration of certified motions or amendments relating to Lords Amendments or other messages) in relation to a particular part or parts of the United Kingdom, the Speaker shall put forthwith-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.17
current_num: 83F.17
root_num: 1799
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
(b) a single question on any amendments for which the certification is in relation to England and Wales,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.18
current_num: 83F.18
root_num: 1800
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
(c) a single question on any amendments for which the certification is both in relation to England and in relation to England and Wales, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.20
current_num: 83F.20
root_num: 1802
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
Where a single question would be put under paragraph (6) in circumstances where, if there were (or are) separate motions to agree in relation to each of the remaining Lords amendments, some or all of the motions would be (or are) certified under Standing Order No. 83O (Consideration of certified motions or amendments relating to Lords Amendments or other messages), the Speaker shall put forthwith-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.21
current_num: 83F.21
root_num: 1803
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
(a) in the case of any remaining Lords amendments for which there would be (or are) motions certified in relation to England, the question that this House agrees with the Lords in those amendments,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.22
current_num: 83F.22
root_num: 1804
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
(b) in the case of any remaining Lords amendments for which there would be (or are) motions certified in relation to England and Wales, the question that this House agrees with the Lords in those amendments,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.23
current_num: 83F.23
root_num: 1805
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
(c) in the case of any remaining Lords amendments for which there would be (or are) motions certified both in relation to England and in relation to England and Wales, the question that this House agrees with the Lords in those amendments, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.24
current_num: 83F.24
root_num: 1806
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
(d) in the case of any remaining Lords amendments for which there would be (or are) motions which would not be (or are not) certified, the question that this House agrees with the Lords in those amendments.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.25
current_num: 83F.25
root_num: 1807
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
If a division is held on a question put under paragraph (8) or (9), the amendments shall be agreed to only if, of those voting in the division-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.26
current_num: 83F.26
root_num: 1808
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
(a) in a case falling within sub-paragraph (a) of that paragraph, a majority of Members and a majority of Members representing constituencies in England,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.27
current_num: 83F.27
root_num: 1809
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
(b) in a case falling within sub-paragraph (b) of that paragraph, a majority of Members and a majority of Members representing constituencies in England and Wales,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.28
current_num: 83F.28
root_num: 1810
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
(c) in a case falling within sub-paragraph (c) of that paragraph, a majority of Members, a majority of Members representing constituencies in England and a majority of Members representing constituencies in England and Wales, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083F.31
current_num: 83F.31
root_num: 1813
articleid: 0083F
articlecurrent_num: 83F
articleroot_num: 272
text:
Paragraph (9) of Standing Order No. 83O shall apply to a decision made by virtue of paragraph (10) above on a question as it applies in relation to a decision made by virtue of paragraph (7) of that order on a motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083G.05
current_num: 83G.05
root_num: 1396
articleid: 0083G
articlecurrent_num: 83G
articleroot_num: 273
text:
The Speaker shall, subject to paragraphs (6) and (7), then put forthwith the question that this House agrees with the Lords in all of the remaining Lords proposals.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083G.06
current_num: 83G.06
root_num: 1814
articleid: 0083G
articlecurrent_num: 83G
articleroot_num: 273
text:
Paragraph (7) applies where, if there were (or are) separate motions to agree in relation to each of the remaining Lords proposals, some or all of the motions would be (or are) certified under Standing Order No. 83O (Consideration of certified motions or amendments relating to Lords Amendments or other messages).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083G.08
current_num: 83G.08
root_num: 1816
articleid: 0083G
articlecurrent_num: 83G
articleroot_num: 273
text:
(a) in the case of any remaining Lords proposals for which there would be (or are) motions certified in relation to England, the question that this House agrees with the Lords in those proposals,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083G.09
current_num: 83G.09
root_num: 1817
articleid: 0083G
articlecurrent_num: 83G
articleroot_num: 273
text:
(b) in the case of any remaining Lords proposals for which there would be (or are) motions certified in relation to England and Wales, the question that this House agrees with the Lords in those proposals,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083G.10
current_num: 83G.10
root_num: 1818
articleid: 0083G
articlecurrent_num: 83G
articleroot_num: 273
text:
(c) in the case of any remaining Lords proposals for which there would be (or are) motions certified both in relation to England and in relation to England and Wales, the question that this House agrees with the Lords in those proposals, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083G.11
current_num: 83G.11
root_num: 1819
articleid: 0083G
articlecurrent_num: 83G
articleroot_num: 273
text:
(d) in the case of any remaining Lords proposals for which there would be (or are) motions which would not be (or are not) certified, the question that this House agrees with the Lords in those proposals.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083G.12
current_num: 83G.12
root_num: 1820
articleid: 0083G
articlecurrent_num: 83G
articleroot_num: 273
text:
If a division is held on a question put under paragraph (7), the proposals shall be agreed to only if, of those voting in the division-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083G.18
current_num: 83G.18
root_num: 1826
articleid: 0083G
articlecurrent_num: 83G
articleroot_num: 273
text:
Paragraph (9) of Standing Order No. 83O shall apply to a decision made by virtue of paragraph (8) above on a question as it applies in relation to a decision made by virtue of paragraph (7) of that order on a motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083I.01
current_num: 83I.01
root_num: 1405
articleid: 0083I
articlecurrent_num: 83I
articleroot_num: 275
text:
The provisions of this order apply to proceedings in the House or in committee of the whole House or in legislative grand committee on a bill which is subject to a programme order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.02
current_num: 83J.02
root_num: 1828
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(a) consider every public bill presented by a Minister of the Crown or brought from the Lords and taken up by a Minister of the Crown, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.03
current_num: 83J.03
root_num: 1829
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(b) certify any such bill, or any clause or schedule of any such bill, which, in the Speaker's opinion-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.06
current_num: 83J.06
root_num: 1832
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
A clause or schedule relates exclusively to England or to England and Wales if (disregarding any minor or consequential effects outside the area in question) it applies only to England or (as the case may be) to England and Wales.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.07
current_num: 83J.07
root_num: 1833
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
A clause or schedule which relates exclusively to England is within devolved legislative competence if-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.08
current_num: 83J.08
root_num: 1834
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(a) it would be within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament to make any corresponding provision for Scotland in an Act of that Parliament,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.09
current_num: 83J.09
root_num: 1835
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(b) it would be within the legislative competence of the National Assembly for Wales to make any corresponding provision for Wales in an Act of that Assembly, or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.10
current_num: 83J.10
root_num: 1836
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(c) it would be within the legislative competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly to make any corresponding provision for Northern Ireland in an Act of that Assembly and the corresponding provision would deal with a transferred matter.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.11
current_num: 83J.11
root_num: 1837
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
A clause or schedule which relates exclusively to England and Wales is within devolved legislative competence if-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.12
current_num: 83J.12
root_num: 1838
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(a) it would be within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament to make any corresponding provision for Scotland in an Act of that Parliament, or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.13
current_num: 83J.13
root_num: 1839
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(b) it would be within the legislative competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly to make any corresponding provision for Northern Ireland in an Act of that Assembly and the corresponding provision would deal with a transferred matter.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.15
current_num: 83J.15
root_num: 1841
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(a) relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence if every clause and every schedule of it relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.16
current_num: 83J.16
root_num: 1842
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(b) relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence if every clause and every schedule of it relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.17
current_num: 83J.17
root_num: 1843
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
In deciding whether a bill relates exclusively to England or to England and Wales, the Speaker shall treat any clause or schedule whose only effects are minor or consequential effects outside the area in question as relating exclusively to that area.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.18
current_num: 83J.18
root_num: 1844
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
In deciding whether a clause or schedule is within devolved legislative competence, the Speaker may take account of any amendments to the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales or the Northern Ireland Assembly which-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.21
current_num: 83J.21
root_num: 1847
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
if the Speaker considers that the clause or schedule is itself only likely to come into force on or after that day; and, for this purpose, an amendment which is in force but applies only in relation to a future period of time (or a clause or schedule which is likely to come into force but so apply) is to be treated as not being in force (or as not likely to come into force) until the start of that period (being a day already fixed by law).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.23
current_num: 83J.23
root_num: 1849
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(a) may consult two members of the Panel of Chairs who are appointed for this purpose by the Committee of Selection on a session by session basis, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.24
current_num: 83J.24
root_num: 1850
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(b) shall disregard any provision inserted by the House of Lords which, in the Speaker's opinion, has the sole objective of ensuring that Standing Order No. 80(a) (Privilege (bills brought from the Lords)) will apply to the bill.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.27
current_num: 83J.27
root_num: 1853
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(a) a bill which is certified under Standing Order No. 97(1) (Scottish Grand Committee (bills in relation to their principle)),


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.28
current_num: 83J.28
root_num: 1854
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(b) a bill referred to the Welsh Grand Committee under Standing Order No. 106(1) (Welsh Grand Committee (bills)),


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.29
current_num: 83J.29
root_num: 1855
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(c) a bill referred to the Northern Ireland Grand Committee under Standing Order No. 113(1) (Northern Ireland Grand Committee (bills in relation to their principle)),


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.30
current_num: 83J.30
root_num: 1856
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(d) a bill which falls to be considered by the select committee appointed under Standing Order No. 140 (Joint Committee on Consolidation, &c., Bills),


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.31
current_num: 83J.31
root_num: 1857
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(e) a bill whose main purpose is to give effect to proposals contained in a report by a Law Commission,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.33
current_num: 83J.33
root_num: 1859
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(g) a bill introduced under the Statutory Orders (Special Procedure) Act 1945 or for confirming a provisional order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083J.37
current_num: 83J.37
root_num: 1863
articleid: 0083J
articlecurrent_num: 83J
articleroot_num: 301
text:
(ii) ways and means motions and motions for money resolutions (other than motions to which Standing Order No. 83U applies), and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083K.01
current_num: 83K.01
root_num: 1865
articleid: 0083K
articlecurrent_num: 83K
articleroot_num: 302
text:
A bill certified by the Speaker under Standing Order No. 83J as relating exclusively to England and being within devolved legislative competence may only be committed to-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083K.02
current_num: 83K.02
root_num: 1866
articleid: 0083K
articlecurrent_num: 83K
articleroot_num: 302
text:
(a) a public bill committee (to which Standing Order No. 86(2)(iv) (Nomination of general committees) applies), or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083K.04
current_num: 83K.04
root_num: 1868
articleid: 0083K
articlecurrent_num: 83K
articleroot_num: 302
text:
A bill whose current certification by the Speaker (whether under Standing Order No. 83J or 83L) is that it relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence may only be recommitted to-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083L.02
current_num: 83L.02
root_num: 1872
articleid: 0083L
articlecurrent_num: 83L
articleroot_num: 303
text:
(a) was eligible for certification under Standing Order No. 83J (whether or not the bill, or any clause or schedule of it, was so certified),


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083L.07
current_num: 83L.07
root_num: 1877
articleid: 0083L
articlecurrent_num: 83L
articleroot_num: 303
text:
(b) certify the bill, or any clause or schedule of it, if the bill or clause or schedule, in the Speaker's opinion-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083L.14
current_num: 83L.14
root_num: 1884
articleid: 0083L
articlecurrent_num: 83L
articleroot_num: 303
text:
The Speaker shall, before a motion may be made for the third reading of the bill, certify any amendment made to the bill since second reading which, in the opinion of the Speaker-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083L.16
current_num: 83L.16
root_num: 1886
articleid: 0083L
articlecurrent_num: 83L
articleroot_num: 303
text:
(b) was not made by the Legislative Grand Committee (England) or a public bill committee to which Standing Order No. 86(2)(iv) (Nomination of general committees) applies, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083L.18
current_num: 83L.18
root_num: 1888
articleid: 0083L
articlecurrent_num: 83L
articleroot_num: 303
text:
(i) resulted in there being no certification under paragraph (2) when there would otherwise have been such a certification, or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083L.20
current_num: 83L.20
root_num: 1890
articleid: 0083L
articlecurrent_num: 83L
articleroot_num: 303
text:
Any amendment certified under paragraph (4) shall be certified as relating exclusively to the area to which the certification under paragraph (2) would have related had that amendment not been made (and there shall be no certification as to devolved legislative competence).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083L.22
current_num: 83L.22
root_num: 1892
articleid: 0083L
articlecurrent_num: 83L
articleroot_num: 303
text:
The Speaker shall, wherever possible, announce the Speaker's decisions under paragraph (2) or (4) immediately after the conclusion of proceedings on the previous stage of the bill.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083L.23
current_num: 83L.23
root_num: 1893
articleid: 0083L
articlecurrent_num: 83L
articleroot_num: 303
text:
Paragraphs (2) to (8) of Standing Order No. 83J apply for the purposes of certification of bills, clauses, schedules and amendments under this order as they apply for the purposes of certification of bills, clauses and schedules under that order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.02
current_num: 83M.02
root_num: 1895
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
(a) a bill, or clauses or schedules of a bill, have been certified under Standing Order No. 83J as relating exclusively to England or to England and Wales and being within devolved legislative competence, and the bill has completed the stages before its third reading without having been amended,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.03
current_num: 83M.03
root_num: 1896
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
(b) a bill or clauses or schedules of a bill have been certified under Standing Order No. 83L(2) as relating exclusively to England or to England and Wales and being within devolved legislative competence, or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.04
current_num: 83M.04
root_num: 1897
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
(c) amendments have been certified under Standing Order No. 83L(4) as relating exclusively to England or to England and Wales.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.05
current_num: 83M.05
root_num: 1898
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
A Consent Motion which gives consent to the bill, clauses or schedules or amendments must be passed by the legislative grand committee for the area to which the certification relates before a motion may be made for the third reading of the bill.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.06
current_num: 83M.06
root_num: 1899
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
If a Minister of the Crown indicates his or her intention to move a Consent Motion, the House shall forthwith resolve itself into the legislative grand committee which is to consider the motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.07
current_num: 83M.07
root_num: 1900
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
If a Minister of the Crown indicates his or her intention to move both a Consent Motion which is to be passed by the Legislative Grand Committee (England and Wales) and a Consent Motion which is to be passed by the Legislative Grand Committee (England)-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.08
current_num: 83M.08
root_num: 1901
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
(a) the House shall forthwith resolve itself into the Legislative Grand Committee (England and Wales) to consider the motion for that committee,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.09
current_num: 83M.09
root_num: 1902
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
(b) on moving that motion, the Minister shall also inform the committee of the terms of the motion to be moved in the Legislative Grand Committee (England),


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.10
current_num: 83M.10
root_num: 1903
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
(c) any debate in the Legislative Grand Committee (England and Wales) may also relate to the motion for the Legislative Grand Committee (England), and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.14
current_num: 83M.14
root_num: 1907
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
(iii) proceedings in the Legislative Grand Committee (England) shall be brought to a conclusion forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.15
current_num: 83M.15
root_num: 1908
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
Standing Orders Nos. 83E (Programme orders: conclusion of proceedings on consideration and up to and including third reading) and 83I (Programme orders: supplementary provisions) shall apply for the purpose of bringing proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with paragraph (4)(d)(iii) above (whether or not those proceedings are subject to a programme order) as they apply for the purpose of bringing proceedings to a conclusion in accordance with a programme order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.16
current_num: 83M.16
root_num: 1909
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
On the conclusion of proceedings on a Consent Motion (or, in a case falling within paragraph (4), the conclusion of proceedings on the second Consent Motion), the chair shall report the decision of the committee (or, as the case may be, the decisions of the committees) to the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.17
current_num: 83M.17
root_num: 1910
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
Subject to paragraph (8), a Consent Motion shall be in the form either "That the Committee consents to the XXX Bill" or "That the Committee consents to [the following certified clauses [and schedules] of the XXX Bill] [and certified amendments made by the House to the XXX Bill]..."; and in the latter case the motion shall identify the clauses or schedules or amendments in question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.18
current_num: 83M.18
root_num: 1911
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
If a Minister of the Crown wishes to propose that a committee should not consent to certain clauses or schedules or amendments, the Consent Motion shall be in the form "That the Committee consents to [the following certified clauses [and schedules] of the XXX Bill] [and certified amendments made by the House to the XXX Bill]... and does not consent to [the following certified clauses [and schedules] of the XXX Bill] [and certified amendments made by the House to the XXX Bill]..."; and in any such case the motion shall identify the clauses or schedules or amendments in question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083M.20
current_num: 83M.20
root_num: 1913
articleid: 0083M
articlecurrent_num: 83M
articleroot_num: 304
text:
Proceedings under this order may be proceeded with, though opposed, after the moment of interuption.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.01
current_num: 83N.01
root_num: 1914
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
Where a legislative grand committee decides on a Consent Motion under Standing Order No. 83M to withhold consent to a bill or any clause or schedule of a bill or any amendment-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.02
current_num: 83N.02
root_num: 1915
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
(a) the bill shall be set down for reconsideration unless a Minister of the Crown moves a motion for the bill to be reconsidered (and any such motion may be made without notice, the question on any such motion shall be put forthwith and, if the motion is passed, the House shall proceed forthwith to reconsideration), and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.04
current_num: 83N.04
root_num: 1917
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
Reconsideration of the bill shall be for the sole purpose of considering amendments to the bill to resolve matters in dispute as a result of the withholding of consent.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.05
current_num: 83N.05
root_num: 1918
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
Paragraphs (2) and (4) to (8) of Standing Order No. 83L, and Standing Order No. 83M, shall apply following reconsideration of a bill in relation to the bill so far as reconsidered as they apply in relation to a bill; but as if-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.07
current_num: 83N.07
root_num: 1920
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
(i) the reference to any amendment since second reading were a reference to any amendment made on reconsideration, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.09
current_num: 83N.09
root_num: 1922
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
(b) in the case of any matter, there were a deemed certification in relation to the area or areas to which any relevant previous certification under Standing Order No. 83L(2) or (4) related if there would not otherwise be a certification in relation to that area or areas.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.10
current_num: 83N.10
root_num: 1923
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
If, following reconsideration of a bill and the steps taken by virtue of paragraph (3), a legislative grand committee withholds consent to the whole bill (whether or not amended on reconsideration), the bill may not be given a third reading and shall not pass.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.11
current_num: 83N.11
root_num: 1924
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
Paragraph (6) applies if, following reconsideration of a bill and the steps taken by virtue of paragraph (3), a legislative grand committee withholds consent to-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.15
current_num: 83N.15
root_num: 1928
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
The bill shall be amended so as to remove any provisions of the bill which are not agreed by the House and any relevant legislative grand committee; and it is the bill as so amended which proceeds to its next stage.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.16
current_num: 83N.16
root_num: 1929
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
A Minister of the Crown may move a motion for the bill as so amended to be considered again ("consequential consideration"); and such a motion made be made without notice and the question on any such motion shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.17
current_num: 83N.17
root_num: 1930
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
If the motion is passed, the House shall proceed forthwith to consequential consideration of the bill as so amended; and any order for the third reading of the bill shall be discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.18
current_num: 83N.18
root_num: 1931
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
Consequential consideration of the bill as so amended shall be for the sole purpose of considering minor or technical amendments in consequence of the removal of provisions under paragraph (6).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.19
current_num: 83N.19
root_num: 1932
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
Proceedings on reconsideration or consequential consideration, or a motion for reconsideration or consequential consideration, may be proceeded with, though opposed, after the moment of interruption.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.20
current_num: 83N.20
root_num: 1933
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
References in the standing orders of this House to consideration of a bill on report shall, so far as relevant and subject to paragraph (12), include reconsideration or consequential consideration of a bill under this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083N.21
current_num: 83N.21
root_num: 1934
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
In its application by virtue of paragraph (11), Standing Order No. 72 (Consideration of bill as amended in committee of whole House) has effect as if the words ", as amended in a committee of the whole House," were omitted.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.01
current_num: 83O.01
root_num: 1935
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
The Speaker shall consider any motion relating to a Lords amendment to a bill or to any other message from the Lords in respect of a bill.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.05
current_num: 83O.05
root_num: 1939
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
For the purposes of paragraph (2) a motion relates exclusively to England or to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence if it or any provision of it-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.07
current_num: 83O.07
root_num: 1941
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
(i) a clause or schedule as amended which relates exclusively to England or to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.08
current_num: 83O.08
root_num: 1942
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
(ii) a new or unamended clause or schedule which so relates and is within devolved legislative competence, or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.09
current_num: 83O.09
root_num: 1943
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
(iii) the omission of a clause or schedule which so relates and is within devolved legislative competence, or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.12
current_num: 83O.12
root_num: 1946
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
(a) relates to a Lords amendment, or an item in another message, which would, if agreed, result in a clause or schedule, which relates exclusively to England or to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence, ceasing to so relate or to be within devolved legislative competence, or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.14
current_num: 83O.14
root_num: 1948
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
Any motion certified under paragraph (4) shall be certified as relating exclusively to the area to which the clause or schedule relates (and there shall be no certification as to devolved legislative competence).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.15
current_num: 83O.15
root_num: 1949
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
The same motion may be certified in relation to different areas under paragraphs (2) and (4) or either of them.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.16
current_num: 83O.16
root_num: 1950
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
If a division is held on a motion certified under this order, the motion shall be agreed to only if, of those voting in the division-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.17
current_num: 83O.17
root_num: 1951
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
(a) in the case of a motion certified in relation to England, a majority of Members and a majority of Members representing constituencies in England,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.18
current_num: 83O.18
root_num: 1952
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
(b) in the case of a motion certified in relation to England and Wales, a majority of Members and a majority of Members representing constituencies in England and Wales, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.19
current_num: 83O.19
root_num: 1953
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
(c) in the case of a motion certified both in relation to England and in relation to England and Wales, a majority of Members, a majority of Members representing constituencies in England and a majority of Members representing constituencies in England and Wales,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.21
current_num: 83O.21
root_num: 1955
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
The Speaker shall, in selecting motions relating to Lords amendments or other messages, have regard to the extent to which such motions are drafted so that they can be certified under this order by virtue of every provision of them meeting the test in paragraph (3)(a) or (b) or (4)(a) or (b).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.22
current_num: 83O.22
root_num: 1956
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
If a motion relating to a Lords amendment or other message is disagreed to under this order because one of the groups voting in the division has not voted in support of it while another has, the decision of the House shall be-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.23
current_num: 83O.23
root_num: 1957
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
(a) in the case of a motion to disagree (or agree) to a Lords amendment or an item in another message, to disagree with it, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.24
current_num: 83O.24
root_num: 1958
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
(b) in any other case, such decision as would have the effect of leaving the bill so far as it relates to that matter in the same position as it was before the Lords amendment or other message was received from the Lords.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.27
current_num: 83O.27
root_num: 1961
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
(a) any motion relating to a bill which was not eligible for certification under Standing Order No. 83J, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.35
current_num: 83O.35
root_num: 1969
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
(a) references to motions are to be read as including, so far as relevant, references to amendments to Lords amendments and references to amendments to the bill, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.36
current_num: 83O.36
root_num: 1970
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
(b) the reference in paragraph (3)(a)(i) to claues or schedules as amended includes, in particular, a reference to clauses or schedules which would be amended by virtue of their territorial application being modified otherwise than in the clauses or schedules themselves.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083O.37
current_num: 83O.37
root_num: 1971
articleid: 0083O
articlecurrent_num: 83O
articleroot_num: 306
text:
Paragraphs (2) to (4), (7) and (8)(a) of Standing Order No. 83J apply for the purposes of deciding under this order whether clauses or schedules relate exclusively to England or to England and Wales and are within devolved legislative competence as they apply for the purposes of the certification of clauses or schedules under that order; and, in the case of a bill which relates exclusively to England or to England and Wales, paragraph (6) of that order also applies for the purpose of deciding under this order whether clauses or schedules so relate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083P.07
current_num: 83P.07
root_num: 1978
articleid: 0083P
articlecurrent_num: 83P
articleroot_num: 307
text:
(a) relates exclusively to England and is within devolved legislative competence if every provision of it relates exclusively to England and is within devolved leislative competence;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083P.08
current_num: 83P.08
root_num: 1979
articleid: 0083P
articlecurrent_num: 83P
articleroot_num: 307
text:
(b) relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence if every provision of it relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083P.09
current_num: 83P.09
root_num: 1980
articleid: 0083P
articlecurrent_num: 83P
articleroot_num: 307
text:
Paragraphs (2) to (4), (6) and (7) of Standing Order No. 83J apply for the purposes of this order; and as so applied those paragraphs have effect as if-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083P.12
current_num: 83P.12
root_num: 1983
articleid: 0083P
articlecurrent_num: 83P
articleroot_num: 307
text:
In deciding whether to certify an instrument under this order the Speaker may consult two members of the Panel of Chairs who are appointed for this purpose by the Committee of Selection on a session by session basis.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083P.14
current_num: 83P.14
root_num: 1985
articleid: 0083P
articlecurrent_num: 83P
articleroot_num: 307
text:
This order applies to any instrument (whether or not in draft) upon which proceedings may be taken in pursuance of an Act of Parliament where the instrument-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083P.18
current_num: 83P.18
root_num: 1989
articleid: 0083P
articlecurrent_num: 83P
articleroot_num: 307
text:
(a) stands referred to a Delegated Legislation Committee pursuant to paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees), or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083P.20
current_num: 83P.20
root_num: 1991
articleid: 0083P
articlecurrent_num: 83P
articleroot_num: 307
text:
Condition B is that a member has given notice of a motion of the kind mentioned in paragraph (4)(a) of Standing Order No. 118 in relation to the instrument and the instrument-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083P.23
current_num: 83P.23
root_num: 1994
articleid: 0083P
articlecurrent_num: 83P
articleroot_num: 307
text:
Condition C is that the Regulatory Reform Committee has made a recommendation of the kind mentioned in paragraph (1) or (2) of Standing Order No. 18 (Consideration of draft legislative reform orders etc.) in relation to the instrument.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083Q.03
current_num: 83Q.03
root_num: 1997
articleid: 0083Q
articlecurrent_num: 83Q
articleroot_num: 308
text:
(b) a motion of the kind mentioned in paragraph (4)(a) of Standing Order No. 118 in relation to a certified instrument;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083Q.04
current_num: 83Q.04
root_num: 1998
articleid: 0083Q
articlecurrent_num: 83Q
articleroot_num: 308
text:
(c) a motion to disagree with a report of the Regulatory Reform Committee that contains a recommendation of the kind mentioned in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 18 in relation to a certified instrument;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083Q.06
current_num: 83Q.06
root_num: 2000
articleid: 0083Q
articlecurrent_num: 83Q
articleroot_num: 308
text:
If a division is held on a motion to which this order applies, the motion shall be agreed to only if, of those voting in the division-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083Q.11
current_num: 83Q.11
root_num: 2005
articleid: 0083Q
articlecurrent_num: 83Q
articleroot_num: 308
text:
(a) "a certified instrument" means an instrument which has been certified under Standing Order No. 83P as relating exclusively to England or to England and Wales;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083Q.12
current_num: 83Q.12
root_num: 2006
articleid: 0083Q
articlecurrent_num: 83Q
articleroot_num: 308
text:
(b) "qualifying constituencies" means constituencies in the part of the United Kingdom to which the instrument has been certified as relating exclusively.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083R.03
current_num: 83R.03
root_num: 2009
articleid: 0083R
articlecurrent_num: 83R
articleroot_num: 309
text:
(i) a report which has been laid before the House under paragraph 5 of Schedule 7B to the Local Government Finance Act 1988 (local government finance report) and which contains a determination under section 78 of that Act (revenue support grant), or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083R.04
current_num: 83R.04
root_num: 2010
articleid: 0083R
articlecurrent_num: 83R
articleroot_num: 309
text:
(ii) a report which has been laid before the House under section 84A of that Act (revenue support grant: amending report);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083R.05
current_num: 83R.05
root_num: 2011
articleid: 0083R
articlecurrent_num: 83R
articleroot_num: 309
text:
(b) a motion to approve a report which has been laid before the House under section 52ZD of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (referendums relating to council tax increases: principles);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083R.06
current_num: 83R.06
root_num: 2012
articleid: 0083R
articlecurrent_num: 83R
articleroot_num: 309
text:
(c) a motion to approve a report which has been laid before the House under section 46 of the Police Act 1996 (police grant);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083R.07
current_num: 83R.07
root_num: 2013
articleid: 0083R
articlecurrent_num: 83R
articleroot_num: 309
text:
(d) a motion for a resolution under section 26(2)(b)(ii) of the Higher Education Act 2004 (student fees);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.01
current_num: 83S.01
root_num: 2022
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
In their application in relation to a bill within paragraph (2), Standing Orders Nos. 83J to 83N shall have effect with the modifications in paragraphs (3) to (5).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.04
current_num: 83S.04
root_num: 2025
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
(b) it is a bill which, before second reading, only contained provision which would be within the ordinary scope of a Finance Bill (or would be if the provision was to take effect in the current financial year).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.07
current_num: 83S.07
root_num: 2028
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
(b) in paragraph (2) after "Wales" (in both places) insert "or to England, Wales and Northern Ireland";


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.09
current_num: 83S.09
root_num: 2030
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
"(4A) A clause or schedule which relates exclusively to England, Wales and Northern Ireland is within devolved legislative competence if it would be within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament to make any corresponding provision for Scotland in an Act of that Parliament.";


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.11
current_num: 83S.11
root_num: 2032
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
(c) relates exclusively to England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is within devolved legislative competence if every clause and every schedule of it relates exclusively to England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is within devolved legislative competence";


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.14
current_num: 83S.14
root_num: 2035
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
"(12) The test in paragraph (3)(a), (4)(a) or (4A) is also met if the clause or schedule concerned sets a rate of income tax in respect of any kind of income for a person who is resident in the United Kingdom for tax purposes but is not a Scottish taxpayer where the corresponding rate for a Scottish taxpayer may be set by a resolution of the Scottish Parliament under Chapter 2 of Part 4A of the Scotland Act 1998 (and the reference in paragraph (7) to the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament includes a reference to that Chapter)".


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.15
current_num: 83S.15
root_num: 2036
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
In Standing Order No. 83L, in paragraph (2)(b)(i) after "Wales" insert "or to England, Wales and Northern Ireland".


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.17
current_num: 83S.17
root_num: 2038
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
(a) in paragraph (1) after "Wales" (in each place) insert "or to England, Wales and Northern Ireland";


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.19
current_num: 83S.19
root_num: 2040
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
"(4) If a Minister of the Crown indicates his or her intention to move Consent Motions which are to be passed by more than one legislative grand committee-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.21
current_num: 83S.21
root_num: 2042
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
(i) any motion to be considered by the Legislative Grand Committee (England, Wales and Northern Ireland),


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.24
current_num: 83S.24
root_num: 2045
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
(b) the House shall forthwith resolve itself into the legislative grand committee which is to consider the first Consent Motion,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.25
current_num: 83S.25
root_num: 2046
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
(c) on moving that motion, the Minister shall also inform the committee of the terms of any other Consent Motion to be moved in any other legislative grand committee,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.26
current_num: 83S.26
root_num: 2047
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
(d) any debate in the first legislative grand committee may also relate to any other Consent Motion to be moved in any other legislative grand committee,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.28
current_num: 83S.28
root_num: 2049
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
(i) the House shall forthwith resolve itself into the legislative grand committee which is to consider the next Consent Motion,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.30
current_num: 83S.30
root_num: 2051
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
(iii) proceedings in the second legislative grand committee shall be brought to a conclusion forthwith, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083S.31
current_num: 83S.31
root_num: 2052
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
(f) on conclusion of proceedings in the second legislative grand committee, sub-paragraphs (e)(i) to (iii) shall apply in relation to any third Consent Motion and a third legislative grand committee as they apply in relation to the second Consent Motion and the second legislative grand committee.";


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083T.01
current_num: 83T.01
root_num: 2055
articleid: 0083T
articlecurrent_num: 83T
articleroot_num: 311
text:
In their application in relation to a financial instrument, Standing Orders Nos. 83P and 83Q shall have effect with the following modifications.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083T.05
current_num: 83T.05
root_num: 2059
articleid: 0083T
articlecurrent_num: 83T
articleroot_num: 311
text:
(c) relates exclusively to England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is within devolved legislative competence if every provision of it relates exclusively to England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is within devolved legislative competence"; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083T.06
current_num: 83T.06
root_num: 2060
articleid: 0083T
articlecurrent_num: 83T
articleroot_num: 311
text:
(c) in paragraph (3) for the words from the beginning to "apply" substitute "Paragraphs (2) to (4A), (6), (7) and (12) of Standing Order No. 83J (as modified by Standing Order No. 83S(3))".


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083T.08
current_num: 83T.08
root_num: 2062
articleid: 0083T
articlecurrent_num: 83T
articleroot_num: 311
text:
For the purposes of this order an instrument is a "financial instrument" if it is made or proposed to be made in exercise of powers conferred by (and only by)-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083U.02
current_num: 83U.02
root_num: 2066
articleid: 0083U
articlecurrent_num: 83U
articleroot_num: 312
text:
(a) authorise a bill to include provision which would be within the ordinary scope of a Finance Bill, or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083U.03
current_num: 83U.03
root_num: 2067
articleid: 0083U
articlecurrent_num: 83U
articleroot_num: 312
text:
(b) authorise a Finance Bill to include provision which would not be within the ordinary scope of a Finance Bill.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083U.06
current_num: 83U.06
root_num: 2070
articleid: 0083U
articlecurrent_num: 83U
articleroot_num: 312
text:
(b) certify any such motion which, in the Speaker's opinion, falls within paragraph (3), (4) or (5).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083U.07
current_num: 83U.07
root_num: 2071
articleid: 0083U
articlecurrent_num: 83U
articleroot_num: 312
text:
A motion falls within this paragraph if it would, if passed, only authorise a bill to include provision which-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083U.16
current_num: 83U.16
root_num: 2080
articleid: 0083U
articlecurrent_num: 83U
articleroot_num: 312
text:
In deciding whether to certify under this order a motion to which this order applies, the Speaker may consult two members of the Panel of Chairs who are appointed for this purpose by the Committee of Selection on a session by session basis.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083U.18
current_num: 83U.18
root_num: 2082
articleid: 0083U
articlecurrent_num: 83U
articleroot_num: 312
text:
Paragraphs (2) to (4A), (7) and (12) of Standing Order No. 83J (as modified by Standing Order No. 83S(3)) apply for the purposes of this order; and as so applied those paragraphs have effect as if references to a clause or schedule were to a provision.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083V.01
current_num: 83V.01
root_num: 2084
articleid: 0083V
articlecurrent_num: 83V
articleroot_num: 313
text:
If a division is held on a motion which has been certified under Standing Order No. 83U, the motion shall be agreed to only if, of those voting in the division-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083V.06
current_num: 83V.06
root_num: 2089
articleid: 0083V
articlecurrent_num: 83V
articleroot_num: 313
text:
(a) in a case where the motion concerned was certified as falling within paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 83U, constituencies in England;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083V.07
current_num: 83V.07
root_num: 2090
articleid: 0083V
articlecurrent_num: 83V
articleroot_num: 313
text:
(b) in a case where the motion concerned was certified as falling within paragraph (4) of that standing order, constituencies in England or Wales;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083V.08
current_num: 83V.08
root_num: 2091
articleid: 0083V
articlecurrent_num: 83V
articleroot_num: 313
text:
(c) in a case where the motion concerned was certified as falling within paragraph (5) of that standing order, constituencies in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083W.05
current_num: 83W.05
root_num: 2096
articleid: 0083W
articlecurrent_num: 83W
articleroot_num: 314
text:
The Legislative Grand Committee (England) shall consist of all Members representing constituencies in England.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083W.06
current_num: 83W.06
root_num: 2097
articleid: 0083W
articlecurrent_num: 83W
articleroot_num: 314
text:
The Legislative Grand Committee (England and Wales) shall consist of all Members representing constituencies in England and all Members representing constituencies in Wales.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083W.13
current_num: 83W.13
root_num: 2104
articleid: 0083W
articlecurrent_num: 83W
articleroot_num: 314
text:
(a) to consider any bills committed or recommitted to the committee in accordance with Standing Order No. 83K, and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083W.15
current_num: 83W.15
root_num: 2106
articleid: 0083W
articlecurrent_num: 83W
articleroot_num: 314
text:
The functions of the Legislative Grand Committee (England and Wales) and the Legislative Grand Committee (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) are to consider any Consent Motions under Standing Order No. 83M which relate to them.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083W.16
current_num: 83W.16
root_num: 2107
articleid: 0083W
articlecurrent_num: 83W
articleroot_num: 314
text:
Any Member who is not a member of a legislative grand committee may take part in the deliberations of the committee but shall not vote or make any motion or move any amendment.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083X.01
current_num: 83X.01
root_num: 2108
articleid: 0083X
articlecurrent_num: 83X
articleroot_num: 315
text:
The procedure of this House applicable to a committee of the whole House shall, so far as relevant, be applicable to a legislative grand committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 0083X.02
current_num: 83X.02
root_num: 2109
articleid: 0083X
articlecurrent_num: 83X
articleroot_num: 315
text:
Accordingly, references in the standing orders of this House to a committee of the whole House or to the House in committee, or similar references, shall be read as references to the relevant legislative grand committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 00860.10
current_num: 86.10
root_num: 1454
articleid: 00860
articlecurrent_num: 86
articleroot_num: 171
text:
(iii) for the consideration of any bill a draft of which, or of parts of which, has been considered by a committee of this House, the Committee of Selection shall treat a Member's membership of that committee as one of the qualifications to which it shall have regard;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-22
subarticleid: 00860.11
current_num: 86.11
root_num: 2111
articleid: 00860
articlecurrent_num: 86
articleroot_num: 171
text:
(iv) for the consideration of any bill certified by the Speaker under Standing Order No. 83J (or, in the case of recommittal after recertification, Standing Order No. 83L) as relating exclusively to England and being within devolved legislative competence, the Committee of Selection, in nominating Members to a public bill committee, shall have regard to the composition of that part of the House consisting of Members representing constituencies in England; and no Member who does not represent a constituency in England shall be nominated to such a committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-28
subarticleid: 0148A.04
current_num: 148A.04
root_num: 1725
articleid: 0148A
articlecurrent_num: 148A
articleroot_num: 295
text:
The committee shall have power to appoint sub-committees of whom three shall be a quorum, and to refer to such sub-committees any of the matters referred to the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-28
subarticleid: 0148A.09
current_num: 148A.09
root_num: 1730
articleid: 0148A
articlecurrent_num: 148A
articleroot_num: 295
text:
The committee shall have power to refer to unreported evidence of former Committees on Standards and Privileges and of former Committees of Privileges and to any documents circulated to any such committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2015-10-28
subarticleid: 01490.15
current_num: 149.15
root_num: 990
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
The committee, or any sub-committee, shall have power to refer to unreported evidence of former Committees on Standards and Privileges and of former Committees on Standards and to any documents circulated to any such committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2016-10-11
subarticleid: 01190.11
current_num: 119.11
root_num: 1081
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
B | HM Treasury (including HM Revenue & Customs); Work and Pensions; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; International Development; Home Office; Ministry of Justice (excluding those responsibilities of the Scotland and Wales Offices which fall to European Committee A); International Trade; together with any matters not otherwise allocated by this Order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2016-10-11
subarticleid: 01190.12
current_num: 119.12
root_num: 1082
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
C | Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Children, Schools and Families; Culture, Media and Sport; Health.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2016-10-11
subarticleid: 01450.13
current_num: 145.13
root_num: 1533
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
(i) those members of the committee who are members of the Communities and Local Government, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Transport and Welsh Affairs Committees; and


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releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-01-24
subarticleid: 01450.13
current_num: 145.13
root_num: 1533
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
(i) those members of the committee who are members of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Communities and Local Government, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Transport and Welsh Affairs Committees; and


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releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-01-24
subarticleid: 0152H.07
current_num: 152H.07
root_num: 1546
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Communities and Local Government, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Transport, Welsh Affairs;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-03-07
subarticleid: 0083S.09
current_num: 83S.09
root_num: 2030
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
"(4A) A clause or schedule which relates exclusively to England, Wales and Northern Ireland is within devolved legislative competence if it would be within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament to make any corresponding provision for Scotland in an Act of that Parliament.;


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releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-03-07
subarticleid: 0083S.15
current_num: 83S.15
root_num: 2032
articleid: 0083S
articlecurrent_num: 83S
articleroot_num: 310
text:
(c) relates exclusively to England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is within devolved legislative competence if every clause and every schedule of it relates exclusively to England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is within devolved legislative competence"; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-03-07
subarticleid: 0083T.06
current_num: 83T.06
root_num: 2060
articleid: 0083T
articlecurrent_num: 83T
articleroot_num: 311
text:
(c) in paragraph (3) for the words from the beginning to "apply" substitute "Paragraphs (2) to (4A), (6), and (7) of Standing Order No. 83J (as modified by Standing Order No. 83S(3))".


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-03-07
subarticleid: 0083U.18
current_num: 83U.18
root_num: 2082
articleid: 0083U
articlecurrent_num: 83U
articleroot_num: 312
text:
Paragraphs (2) to (4B) and (7) of Standing Order No. 83J (as modified by Standing Order No. 83S(3)) apply for the purposes of this order; and as so applied those paragraphs have effect as if references to a clause or schedule were to a provision.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-07-04
subarticleid: 00100.20
current_num: 10.20
root_num: 1207
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 261
text:
The provisions of Standing Orders No. 29 (Powers of chair to propose question), No. 36 (Closure of debate), No. 37 (Majority for closure or for proposal of question), No. 38 (Procedure on divisions), No. 39 (Voting), No. 40 (Division unnecessarily claimed), No. 41 (Quorum), No. 43 (Disorderly conduct), No. 44 (Order in debate), No. 45 (Members suspended, etc., to withdraw from precincts), No. 45A (Suspension of salary of Members suspended) and No. 163 (Motions to sit in private) shall not apply to sittings in Westminster Hall.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-07-04
subarticleid: 00120.03
current_num: 12.03
root_num: 901
articleid: 00120
articlecurrent_num: 12
articleroot_num: 232
text:
Unless the House shall have resolved to adjourn otherwise than from the previous Thursday to the following Monday, the Fridays on which the House does not sit shall be treated as sitting days for the purpose of calculating any period under any order of the House and for the purposes of paragraph (6) of Standing Order No. 22 (Notices of questions, motions and amendments) and of Standing Order No. 64 (Notices of amendments, etc., to bills); and on such Fridays-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-07-04
subarticleid: 00510.03
current_num: 51.03
root_num: 243
articleid: 00510
articlecurrent_num: 51
articleroot_num: 197
text:
When the question has been decided on the first of several motions upon which a bill is to be brought in for imposing, renewing, varying or repealing any charge upon the people, the question on each such further motion shall be put forthwith or, in the case of a motion to which Standing Order No. 83U (Certification of motions upon which a Finance Bill is to be brought in which would authorise provision relating exclusively to England, to England and Wales or to England, Wales and Northern Ireland) applies, forthwith upon the announcement of the Speaker's decision with respect to the motion under that standing order; and proceedings in pursuance of this paragraph, though opposed, may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-07-04
subarticleid: 00540.12
current_num: 54.12
root_num: 691
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On the day to which the provisions of paragraph (2) or (3) of Standing Order No. 55 (Questions on voting of estimates, etc.) apply which falls after or on any day or half-day allotted under this order, the Speaker shall, at the time prescribed in paragraph (1) of that order, put, successively, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on any previous day or half day allotted under this order, any questions deferred under paragraph (4) of this order on the day and and any questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on all other estimates appointed for consideration on any day or half day allotted under this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-07-04
subarticleid: 00630.08
current_num: 63.08
root_num: 1792
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 115
text:
In the case of a bill certified by the Speaker under Standing Order No. 83J (Certification of bills etc. as relating exclusively to England or England and Wales and being within devolved legislative competence) as relating exclusively to England and being within devolved legislative competence-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-07-04
subarticleid: 00630.11
current_num: 63.11
root_num: 1795
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 115
text:
Nothing in this order enables a bill to be committed to any legislative grand committee other than to the Legislative Grand Committee (England) in accordance with Standing Order No. 83K (Committal and recommittal of certified England only bills).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-07-04
subarticleid: 0080A.18
current_num: 80A.18
root_num: 1286
articleid: 0080A
articlecurrent_num: 80A
articleroot_num: 266
text:
A programme order relating to a bill which is carried over to the next Session of Parliament shall continue to apply in the next Session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-07-04
subarticleid: 0083I.05
current_num: 83I.05
root_num: 1409
articleid: 0083I
articlecurrent_num: 83I
articleroot_num: 275
text:
(a) that motion stands over until the conclusion of any proceedings on the bill which, in accordance with the programme order, are to be brought to a conclusion at or before that time; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-07-04
subarticleid: 0083N.20
current_num: 83N.20
root_num: 1933
articleid: 0083N
articlecurrent_num: 83N
articleroot_num: 305
text:
References in the Standing Orders of this House to consideration of a bill on report shall, so far as relevant and subject to paragraph (12), include reconsideration or consequential consideration of a bill under this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2017-09-12
subarticleid: 01190.12
current_num: 119.12
root_num: 1082
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
C | Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Children, Schools and Families; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Health.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2018-02-20
subarticleid: 01190.10
current_num: 119.10
root_num: 731
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
A | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Transport; Housing, Communities and Local Government; Forestry Commission; and analogous responsibilities of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Offices.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2018-02-20
subarticleid: 01190.12
current_num: 119.12
root_num: 1082
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
C | Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Children, Schools and Families; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Health and Social Care.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2018-02-20
subarticleid: 01450.13
current_num: 145.13
root_num: 1533
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
(i) those members of the committee who are members of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Housing, Communities and Local Government, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Transport and Welsh Affairs Committees; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2018-02-20
subarticleid: 01520.05
current_num: 152.05
root_num: 523
articleid: 01520
articlecurrent_num: 152
articleroot_num: 190
text:
2 Housing, Communities and Local Government | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 11


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2018-02-20
subarticleid: 0152H.07
current_num: 152H.07
root_num: 1546
articleid: 0152H
articlecurrent_num: 152H
articleroot_num: 285
text:
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Housing, Communities and Local Government, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Transport, Welsh Affairs;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2018-07-19
subarticleid: 00820.03
current_num: 82.03
root_num: 222
articleid: 00820
articlecurrent_num: 82
articleroot_num: 133
text:
(b) shall report its resolution (or resolutions) to the House, and on a motion being made for the consideration of such report the question thereon shall be put forthwith and on consideration of the said report the question 'That this House agrees with the committee in its resolution (or resolutions)' shall be put forthwith and, if that question be agreed to, any such resolution shall have effect as if it were an order of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2018-07-19
subarticleid: 01190.12
current_num: 119.12
root_num: 1082
articleid: 01190
articlecurrent_num: 119
articleroot_num: 195
text:
C | Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Education; Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; Health and Social Care.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2018-07-19
subarticleid: 01450.13
current_num: 145.13
root_num: 1533
articleid: 01450
articlecurrent_num: 145
articleroot_num: 194
text:
(i) those members of the committee who are members of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Housing, Communities and Local Government, Transport and Welsh Affairs Committees; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2018-07-19
subarticleid: 01490.07
current_num: 149.07
root_num: 1733
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
Lay members may take part in proceedings of the committee and of any sub-committee to which they are appointed and may ask questions of witnesses, but lay members may not move any motion or any amendment to any motion or draft report, and may not vote save as specified in paragraph (5A) of this Order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 2018-07-19
subarticleid: 01490.08
current_num: 149.08
root_num: 2118
articleid: 01490
articlecurrent_num: 149
articleroot_num: 235
text:
It shall be an instruction to the Committee that before dividing on any motion, the Committee should hold an indicative vote of lay and elected members to ascertain the views on the motion of the Committee as a whole and of each member present; that such a vote should be conducted as if it were a formal division; that, as in a formal division, the Chair should not take part in the initial vote but should have a casting vote in the event of a tie; that after holding such a vote the results should be recorded in the Committees formal minutes, without question put; and that after holding such a vote the Committee may or may not proceed to a formal division of elected Members


