# subarticles

chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00160.07
current_num: 16.07
root_num: 152
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and ministry of defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00160.08
current_num: 16.08
root_num: 153
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On any day upon which the chairman or Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00160.09
current_num: 16.09
root_num: 155
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00170.01
current_num: 17.01
root_num: 94
articleid: 00170
articlecurrent_num: 17
articleroot_num: 83
text:
Whenever an order of the day is read for the House to resolve itself into a committee other than a committee on a bill, Mr. Speaker shall leave the chair without putting any question, and the House shall thereupon resolve itself into such committee, unless on a day on which the committee of supply stands as the first order of the day a minister of the crown moves, ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair, ' for the purpose of enabling a motion on going into committee of supply to be moved as an amendment to that question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00170.02
current_num: 17.02
root_num: 213
articleid: 00170
articlecurrent_num: 17
articleroot_num: 83
text:
Notwithstanding the practice of the House which prohibits reference to matters involving legislation in the course of debate in, or on going into, committee of supply, Mr. Speaker may, when an amendment to the question ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair ' is under discussion, permit such incidental reference to legislative action as he may consider relevant to any matter of administration then under debate, when enforcement of the prohibition would, in his opinion, unduly restrict the discussion of such matters.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00180.01
current_num: 18.01
root_num: 93
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 82
text:
When the chairman 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: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00190.01
current_num: 19.01
root_num: 257
articleid: 00190
articlecurrent_num: 19
articleroot_num: 148
text:
When the chairman of a committee of the whole House has been directed to report progress, or has left the chair to report progress in pursuance of standing order no. 1 (Sittings of the House) he shall, if the committee have come to any resolution, so acquaint the House before reporting progress.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00210.01
current_num: 21.01
root_num: 115
articleid: 00210
articlecurrent_num: 21
articleroot_num: 96
text:
Mr. Speaker or the chairman shall order 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, Mr. Speaker or the chairman 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. 22 (Order in debate).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00220.01
current_num: 22.01
root_num: 79
articleid: 00220
articlecurrent_num: 22
articleroot_num: 75
text:
Whenever a member shall have been named by Mr. Speaker, or by the chairman, 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, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put the question, on a motion being made, no amendment, adjournment, or debate being allowed, ' 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 chairman shall forthwith suspend the proceedings of the committee and report the circumstance to the House; and Mr. Speaker shall on a motion being made forthwith put the same question, no amendment, adjournment, or debate being allowed, as if the offence had been committed in the House itself. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00220.03
current_num: 22.03
root_num: 86
articleid: 00220
articlecurrent_num: 22
articleroot_num: 75
text:
Not more than one member shall be named at the same time, unless two or more members, present together, have jointly disregarded the authority of the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00220.04
current_num: 22.04
root_num: 128
articleid: 00220
articlecurrent_num: 22
articleroot_num: 75
text:
If a member, or two or more members acting jointly, who have been suspended under this order from the service of the House, shall refuse to obey the direction of Mr. Speaker, when severally summoned under Mr. Speaker's orders by the serjeant at arms to obey such direction, Mr. Speaker shall call the attention of the House to the fact that recourse to force is necessary in order to compel obedience to his direction, and the member or members named by him as having refused to obey his direction shall thereupon and without any further question being put be suspended from the service of the House during the remainder of the session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00220.05
current_num: 22.05
root_num: 81
articleid: 00220
articlecurrent_num: 22
articleroot_num: 75
text:
Suspension from the service of the House shall not exempt the member so suspended from serving on any committee for the consideration of a private bill to which he may have been appointed before his suspension.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00220.06
current_num: 22.06
root_num: 87
articleid: 00220
articlecurrent_num: 22
articleroot_num: 75
text:
Nothing in this order shall be taken to deprive the House of the power of proceeding against any member according to ancient usages.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00230.01
current_num: 23.01
root_num: 116
articleid: 00230
articlecurrent_num: 23
articleroot_num: 143
text:
Members who are ordered to withdraw under standing order no. 21 (Disorderly conduct) or who are suspended from the service of the House under standing order no. 22 (Order in debate) shall forthwith withdraw from the precincts of the House, subject, however, in the case of such suspended members, to the provisions of paragraph (5) of standing order no. 22 (Order in debate).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00240.01
current_num: 24.01
root_num: 137
articleid: 00240
articlecurrent_num: 24
articleroot_num: 108
text:
In the case of grave disorder arising in the House Mr. Speaker may, if he thinks it necessary to do so, adjourn the House without putting any question, or suspend the sitting for a time to be named by him.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00260.01
current_num: 26.01
root_num: 90
articleid: 00260
articlecurrent_num: 26
articleroot_num: 79
text:
If Mr. Speaker, or the chairman, shall be of opinion that a motion for the adjournment of a debate, or of the House, during any debate, or that the chairman do report progress, or do leave the chair, 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: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00280.02
current_num: 28.02
root_num: 215
articleid: 00280
articlecurrent_num: 28
articleroot_num: 112
text:
Paragraph (1) of this order shall apply to sittings on Fridays, with the substitution of references to a quarter-past one and a quarter-past two of the clock for the references to half-past seven and half-past eight of the clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00290.01
current_num: 29.01
root_num: 98
articleid: 00290
articlecurrent_num: 29
articleroot_num: 87
text:
After a question has been proposed a member rising in his place may claim to move, ' That the question be now put,' and, unless it shall appear to the chair that such motion is an abuse of the rules of the House, or an infringement of the rights of the minority, the question, ' That the question be now put,' shall be put forthwith, and decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00290.02
current_num: 29.02
root_num: 99
articleid: 00290
articlecurrent_num: 29
articleroot_num: 87
text:
When the motion ' That the question be now put ' has been carried, and the question consequent thereon has been decided, any further motion may be made (the assent of the chair, as aforesaid, not having been witheld) which may be requisite to bring to a decision any question already proposed from the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00290.05
current_num: 29.05
root_num: 101
articleid: 00290
articlecurrent_num: 29
articleroot_num: 87
text:
This order shall be put in force only when Mr. Speaker or, in committee, the chairman of ways and means or deputy chairman is in the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00300.01
current_num: 30.01
root_num: 100
articleid: 00300
articlecurrent_num: 30
articleroot_num: 88
text:
A question for the closure of debate under standing order no. 29 (Closure of debate) shall not be decided in the affirmative, unless, when a division be taken, it appears by the numbers declared from the chair, that not less than one hundred members voted in the majority in support of the motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00320.03
current_num: 32.03
root_num: 164
articleid: 00320
articlecurrent_num: 32
articleroot_num: 113
text:
After the lapse of at least six minutes from this direction he shall direct that the doors giving access to the division lobbies be locked.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00350.01
current_num: 35.01
root_num: 260
articleid: 00350
articlecurrent_num: 35
articleroot_num: 149
text:
A member may, after notice, present a bill without previously obtaining leave from the House to bring in the same.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00350.02
current_num: 35.02
root_num: 261
articleid: 00350
articlecurrent_num: 35
articleroot_num: 149
text:
When a bill is presented either in pursuance of an order of the House or under the provisions of paragraph (1) of this order, the bill shall be read the first time without any question being put, shall be ordered to be read a second time on such day as the member presenting it shall appoint, and shall be ordered to be printed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00350.03
current_num: 35.03
root_num: 262
articleid: 00350
articlecurrent_num: 35
articleroot_num: 149
text:
If a member informs the clerks at the table of his intention to take charge of a bill which has been brought from the Lords, the bill shall be deemed to have been read the first time on the day on which the member so informs the clerks, and to have been ordered to be read a second time on such day as he shall appoint, and shall be recorded in the Journal of the House as having been read the first time and ordered to be read a second time on the day so appointed, and shall be ordered to be printed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00360.01
current_num: 36.01
root_num: 201
articleid: 00360
articlecurrent_num: 36
articleroot_num: 127
text:
Where a public bill (not being a bill to confirm a provisional order or certificate) is ordered to be read a second time on a future day, and it appears that the standing orders relative to private business may be applicable to the bill, the examiners of petitions for private bills shall be ordered to examine the bill with respect to the applicability thereto of the said standing orders, and shall proceed and report with all convenient speed, and the order of the day relating to the bill shall not be affected thereby; but if the examiners report that any standing order applicable to the bill has not been complied with, and the standing orders committee report that such standing order ought not to be dispened with, the order of the day relating to the bill shall be discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00370.01
current_num: 37.01
root_num: 181
articleid: 00370
articlecurrent_num: 37
articleroot_num: 120
text:
If on an amendment to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time it is decided that the word ' now ' or any words proposed to be left out stand part of the question, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith declare the bill to be read a second or the third time as the case may be. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00380.01
current_num: 38.01
root_num: 167
articleid: 00380
articlecurrent_num: 38
articleroot_num: 115
text:
When a public bill (other than a bill for imposing taxes or a Consolidated Fund or an Appropriation Bill, or a bill for confirming a provisional order) has been read a second time, it shall stand committed to a standing committee unless the House otherwise order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00380.02
current_num: 38.02
root_num: 263
articleid: 00380
articlecurrent_num: 38
articleroot_num: 115
text:
A motion 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, 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 made and decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith and decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00380.03
current_num: 38.03
root_num: 170
articleid: 00380
articlecurrent_num: 38
articleroot_num: 115
text:
A motion to commit a bill to a standing 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 made and decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business. If such a motion is opposed, Mr. 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: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00380.04
current_num: 38.04
root_num: 264
articleid: 00380
articlecurrent_num: 38
articleroot_num: 115
text:
If the question on a motion made under paragraph (2) or paragraph (3) of this order is negatived, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith declare that the bill stands committed to a standing committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00390.01
current_num: 39.01
root_num: 216
articleid: 00390
articlecurrent_num: 39
articleroot_num: 131
text:
Whenever the House is adjourned for more than one day, notices of amendments, new clauses or new schedules (whether they are to be proposed in committee or, if the bill has been reported, on consideration) received by the clerks at the table at any time not later than half-past four of the clock on the last day on which the House is not sitting (excluding any Saturday or Sunday) may be accepted by them as if the House were sitting.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00410.01
current_num: 41.01
root_num: 219
articleid: 00410
articlecurrent_num: 41
articleroot_num: 133
text:
There shall be a committee, to be designated the business committee, consisting of the members of the chairmen's panel together with not more than five other members to be nominated by Mr. Speaker. The quorum of the committee shall be seven. The committee


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00410.02
current_num: 41.02
root_num: 220
articleid: 00410
articlecurrent_num: 41
articleroot_num: 133
text:
(1) shall, in the case of any bill in respect of which an order has been made by the House, allotting a specified number of days or portions of days to the consideration of the bill in committee of the whole House or on report, divide the bill into such parts as they may see fit and allot to each part so many days or portions of a day so allotted as they may consider appropriate;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00420.01
current_num: 42.01
root_num: 218
articleid: 00420
articlecurrent_num: 42
articleroot_num: 132
text:
Whenever an order of the day is read for the House to resolve itself into a committee on a bill, Mr. Speaker shall leave the chair without putting any question, and the House shall thereupon resolve itself into such committee, unless notice of an instruction to such committee has been given, when such instruction shall be first disposed of.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00430.01
current_num: 43.01
root_num: 96
articleid: 00430
articlecurrent_num: 43
articleroot_num: 85
text:
In a committee on a bill, the preamble shall stand postponed until after the consideration of the clauses and (if any) of the schedules.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00440.01
current_num: 44.01
root_num: 54
articleid: 00440
articlecurrent_num: 44
articleroot_num: 50
text:
In going through a bill no questions shall be put for inserting words already printed in italics; and if no alterations have been made in the words so printed in italics, the bill shall be reported without amendment, unless other amendments have been made thereto.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00450.01
current_num: 45.01
root_num: 223
articleid: 00450
articlecurrent_num: 45
articleroot_num: 134
text:
If, during the consideration of a bill in a committee of the whole House, the chairman is of opinion that the principle of a clause 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.'


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00460.01
current_num: 46.01
root_num: 55
articleid: 00460
articlecurrent_num: 46
articleroot_num: 51
text:
On a clause being offered in a committee on a bill, or on consideration of the report of a bill, the chairman or Mr. Speaker shall desire the member offering the same to bring it up, whereupon it shall be read a first time without any question being put, but no clause shall be offered on consideration of report without notice.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00470.01
current_num: 47.01
root_num: 42
articleid: 00470
articlecurrent_num: 47
articleroot_num: 38
text:
At the close of the proceedings of a committee of the whole House on a bill, the chairman 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: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00480.01
current_num: 48.01
root_num: 97
articleid: 00480
articlecurrent_num: 48
articleroot_num: 86
text:
When the order of the day for the consideration of a bill, as amended in a committee of the whole House, has been read, the House shall proceed to consider the same without question put, unless the member in charge thereof shall desire to defer its consideration, or a motion shall be made to re-commit the bill in whole or in part.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00490.01
current_num: 49.01
root_num: 123
articleid: 00490
articlecurrent_num: 49
articleroot_num: 103
text:
Bills which have been committed to a standing committee shall, when reported to the House, be proceeded with as if they had been reported from a committee of the whole House: Provided that all bills reported from a standing committee, whether amended or not, shall be considered on report by the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00500.01
current_num: 50.01
root_num: 178
articleid: 00500
articlecurrent_num: 50
articleroot_num: 117
text:
If a motion to re-commit a bill as a whole be opposed, Mr. Speaker shall permit a brief explanatory statement of the reasons for such re-committal from the member who moves and from a member who opposes any such motion respectively, and shall then without permitting further debate put the question thereon.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00510.01
current_num: 51.01
root_num: 118
articleid: 00510
articlecurrent_num: 51
articleroot_num: 98
text:
Upon the consideration of the report of a bill no amendment which could not have been proposed in committee without an instruction from the House may be proposed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00520.01
current_num: 52.01
root_num: 171
articleid: 00520
articlecurrent_num: 52
articleroot_num: 144
text:
When a bill has been committed to a standing committee, or has been so committed in respect of some of its provisions, then, on consideration of the 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 in respect of that amendment or clause.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00560.01
current_num: 56.01
root_num: 6
articleid: 00560
articlecurrent_num: 56
articleroot_num: 3
text:
The precise duration of every temporary law or enactment shall be expressed in a distinct clause or subsection at the end of the bill or of that enactment.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00570.01
current_num: 57.01
root_num: 120
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
As many standing committees shall be appointed as may be necessary for the consideration of bills or other business committed or referred to a standing committee. Any notice of an amendment to a bill which has been committed to a standing committee shall stand referred to the committee. The quorum of a standing committee shall be fifteen. Strangers shall be admitted to a standing committee unless the committee otherwise order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00570.02
current_num: 57.02
root_num: 173
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Subject to the provisions of standing order no. 59 (Scottish standing committee), the bills committed to a standing committee shall be distributed among the committees by Mr. Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00570.04
current_num: 57.04
root_num: 230
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Government bills allocated to a particular standing committee shall be considered in whatever order His Majesty's ministers may decide.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00570.05
current_num: 57.05
root_num: 175
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Standing orders no. 45 (Debate on clause standing part), no. 70 (Entry on the minutes of proceedings of a select committee), no. 71 (Entry on the minutes of evidence of a select committee), no. 72 (Minutes of proceedings to be brought up with report of a select committee), and no. 74 (Quorum of a select committee), paragraphs (1), (2), (3) and (4) of standing order no. 29 (Closure of debate) and standing order no. 30 (Majority for closure) shall apply to standing committees with the substitution in standing order no. 29 (Closure of debate) of the word 'chairman' for the word 'chair,' and, in standing order no. 30 (Majority for closure), of twenty for one hundred as the number necessary to render the majority effective for the closure, and the chairman of a standing committee shall have the like powers as the chairman of ways and means has under standing orders no. 20 (Irrelevance or repetition), no. 26 (Dilatory motion in abuse of rules of House), no. 45 (Debate on clause standing part) and no. 31 (Selection of amendments).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00570.06
current_num: 57.06
root_num: 265
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
On a division being called in the House, the chairman of a standing committee shall suspend the proceedings in the committee for such time as will, in his opinion, enable members to vote in the division.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00570.07
current_num: 57.07
root_num: 198
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
All standing committees shall have leave to print and circulate with the votes the minutes of their proceedings and clauses of bills as amended by them.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00580.01
current_num: 58.01
root_num: 121
articleid: 00580
articlecurrent_num: 58
articleroot_num: 101
text:
Each of the said standing committees, with the exception of the Scottish standing committee, shall consist of twenty members, to be nominated by the committee of selection, who in nominating such members shall have regard to the composition of the House; and shall have power to discharge members from time to time, and to appoint others in substitution for those discharged: Provided that, for the consideration of all public bills relating exclusively to Wales and Monmouthshire, the committee shall be so constituted as to comprise all members sitting for constituencies in Wales and Monmouthshire. The committee of selection shall also have power to add not more than thirty members to a standing committee in respect of any bill referred to it, to serve on the committee during the consideration of such bill, and in adding such members shall have regard to their qualifications. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00590.01
current_num: 59.01
root_num: 172
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 145
text:
One of the standing committees shall be appointed for the consideration of all public bills or other business relating exclusively to Scotland and committed or referred to a standing committee, and shall consist of all the members representing Scottish constituencies, together with not less than ten nor more than fifteen other members to be nominated in respect of any bill or other business by the committee of selection, who shall have regard in such nomination to the approximation of the balance of parties in the committee to that in the whole House, and shall have power from time to time to discharge the members so nominated by them, and to appoint others in substitution for those discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00600.02
current_num: 60.02
root_num: 248
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 141
text:
On the order for the second reading of any such bill being read, a motion, to be decided without amendment or debate, may be made by a minister of the crown, ' That the bill be referred to the Scottish standing committee', and if, on the question thereupon being put, not less than ten members rise in their places and signify their objection thereto, Mr. Speaker shall declare that the noes have it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00600.04
current_num: 60.04
root_num: 250
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 141
text:
When the order for the second reading of any such bill has been read, a motion to be decided without amendment or debate may be made by a minister of the crown 'That the bill be committed to the Scottish standing committee ': Provided that this paragraph shall not apply in the case of any bill to the second reading of which notice of an amendment has been given by not less than six members.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00600.05
current_num: 60.05
root_num: 251
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 141
text:
If such a motion shall have been agreed to, the bill shall be deemed to have been read a second time, and shall be committed to the Scottish standing committee, and shall proceed through its remaining stages according to the ordinary practice of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00610.01
current_num: 61.01
root_num: 252
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 142
text:
A motion may be made by a minister of the crown at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate, to the effect that the committee of supply be discharged from considering the estimates or any part of the estimates for which the Secretary of State for Scotland is responsible, and that such estimates or part of such estimates be referred to the Scottish standing committee for consideration on not more than six days in any session and if such motion be agreed to, the standing committee shall consider the estimates referred to them and shall from time to time report only that they have considered the said estimates or any of them, which shall again stand referred to the committee of supply after such report has been brought up.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00620.01
current_num: 62.01
root_num: 266
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 147
text:
The chairman of each standing committee shall be appointed by Mr. Speaker from a chairmen's panel consisting of the chairman of ways and means, the deputy chairman, and the members appointed by Mr. Speaker in pursuance of paragraph (4) of standing order no. 96 (Deputy Speaker and chairmen) to act as temporary chairmen of committees of the whole House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00620.03
current_num: 62.03
root_num: 268
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 147
text:
The chairmen's panel, of whom three shall be a quorum, shall have power to consider matters of procedure relating to standing committees and to report their opinion thereupon to the House from time to time.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00620.04
current_num: 62.04
root_num: 203
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 147
text:
Any member of a standing committee may, at the request of the chairman of the committee, act as chairman for not more than a quarter of an hour: Provided that paragraph (5) of standing order no. 57 (Standing committees (constitution and powers)) shall not apply to proceedings in a standing committee while such member is in the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00630.01
current_num: 63.01
root_num: 224
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 135
text:
A standing committee to whom a bill or other business has been 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 the committee shall meet further to consider the business on such days of the week (being days on which the House sits) as may be appointed by the committee at half-past ten of the clock, unless the committee otherwise determine:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00630.02
current_num: 63.02
root_num: 226
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 135
text:
Provided that no standing committee shall sit between the hours of one of the clock and half-past three of the clock in the afternoon, except as hereinafter provided.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00630.03
current_num: 63.03
root_num: 227
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 135
text:
If a standing committee is not previously adjourned, the chairman shall adjourn the committee without putting any question at one of the clock: Provided that-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00630.04
current_num: 63.04
root_num: 228
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 135
text:
(i) if, in the opinion of the chairman, 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 until a quarter past one of the clock;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00630.05
current_num: 63.05
root_num: 229
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 135
text:
(ii) if proceedings under standing order no. 29 (Closure of debate) be in progress at the time when the chairman is required to adjourn the committee under this paragraph, he shall not adjourn the committee until the question for closing the 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: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00640.01
current_num: 64.01
root_num: 231
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 136
text:
An allocation of time order relating, or so much thereof as relates, to the committee stage of a bill committed or to be committed to a standing committee, shall, as soon as the bill has been allotted to a standing committee, stand referred without any question being put to a sub-committee of that standing committee appointed under paragraph (2) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00640.02
current_num: 64.02
root_num: 232
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 136
text:
There shall be a sub-committee of every standing committee, to be designated the business sub-committee, for the consideration of any allocation of time order or part thereof relating to any bill allocated to that committee, and to report to that committee upon-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00640.06
current_num: 64.06
root_num: 237
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 136
text:
As soon as may be after an allocation of time order relating to a bill committed to a standing committee has been made, Mr. Speaker shall nominate the chairman of the standing committee in respect of that bill and seven members of the standing committee as constituted in respect of that bill to be members of the business sub-committee to consider that order, and those members shall be deemed to have been discharged from the sub-committee as soon as that bill has been reported to the House by the standing committee; the chairman of the committee shall be the chairman of the sub-committee; the quorum of the sub-committee shall be four; and the sub-committee shall have power to report from time to time to the standing committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00640.07
current_num: 64.07
root_num: 238
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 136
text:
All resolutions of a business sub-committee shall be reported to the standing committee at the commencement of the proceedings at the next sitting of that committee and shall be printed and circulated with the minutes of the proceedings of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00640.08
current_num: 64.08
root_num: 269
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 136
text:
Whenever a business sub-committee has reported to the standing committee the member in charge of the bill may forthwith move ' That this committee doth agree with the business sub-committee in the said resolution (or resolutions).' Such a motion shall not require notice and the question thereon shall be decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00640.09
current_num: 64.09
root_num: 270
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 136
text:
If the question is resolved in the affirmative, the resolution (or resolutions) shall operate as though included in the allocation of time order made by the House, but if passed in the negative the resolution (or resolutions) shall stand recommitted to the business sub-committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00650.01
current_num: 65.01
root_num: 239
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 137
text:
Mr. Attorney General, the Lord Advocate, Mr. Solicitor General, and Mr. Solicitor General for Scotland, being members of this House, or any of them, though not members of a standing committee, may take part in the deliberations of the committee, but shall not vote or move any motion or any amendment or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00660.01
current_num: 66.01
root_num: 43
articleid: 00660
articlecurrent_num: 66
articleroot_num: 39
text:
No select committee shall, without leave of the House, consist of more than fifteen members, and such leave shall not be moved for without notice.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00670.01
current_num: 67.01
root_num: 44
articleid: 00670
articlecurrent_num: 67
articleroot_num: 40
text:
Any member intending to propose that certain members be members of a select committee shall give notice of the names of the members whom he intends to propose to be members of the committee, and shall endeavour to ascertain previously whether each such member will give his attendance on the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00670.02
current_num: 67.02
root_num: 271
articleid: 00670
articlecurrent_num: 67
articleroot_num: 40
text:
The provisions of paragraph (1) of this order shall apply in the case of members proposed to be added or substituted.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00690.01
current_num: 69.01
root_num: 199
articleid: 00690
articlecurrent_num: 69
articleroot_num: 125
text:
No document received by the clerk of a select committee shall be withdrawn or altered without the knowledge and approval of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00700.01
current_num: 70.01
root_num: 49
articleid: 00700
articlecurrent_num: 70
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 minutes of the proceedings of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00710.01
current_num: 71.01
root_num: 48
articleid: 00710
articlecurrent_num: 71
articleroot_num: 44
text:
The names of members present each day at the sitting of a select committee shall be entered on the minutes of evidence, if any.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00720.01
current_num: 72.01
root_num: 272
articleid: 00720
articlecurrent_num: 72
articleroot_num: 150
text:
The minutes of the proceedings of a select committee shall be brought up and laid on the table of the House with the report of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00730.01
current_num: 73.01
root_num: 47
articleid: 00730
articlecurrent_num: 73
articleroot_num: 43
text:
To every question asked of a witness under examination in the proceedings of a select committee there shall be prefixed in the minutes of the evidence the name of the member asking such question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00740.01
current_num: 74.01
root_num: 50
articleid: 00740
articlecurrent_num: 74
articleroot_num: 46
text:
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 chairman, who shall thereupon suspend the proceedings of the committee until a quorum be present, or adjourn the committee to some future day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00750.01
current_num: 75.01
root_num: 77
articleid: 00750
articlecurrent_num: 75
articleroot_num: 73
text:
Every select committee having power to send for persons, papers, and records, shall have leave to report their opinion and observations upon any matters referred to their consideration, together with the minutes of the evidence taken before them, to the House, and also to make a special report of any matters which they may think fit to bring to the notice of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00760.01
current_num: 76.01
root_num: 65
articleid: 00760
articlecurrent_num: 76
articleroot_num: 61
text:
All committees other than committees of the whole House shall have leave to sit during the sitting of the House and on any day on which the House shall have sat notwithstanding any adjournment of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00770.01
current_num: 77.01
root_num: 22
articleid: 00770
articlecurrent_num: 77
articleroot_num: 18
text:
The serjeant at arms attending this House shall, when the House is going to prayers, give notice thereof to all committees.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00800.01
current_num: 80.01
root_num: 200
articleid: 00800
articlecurrent_num: 80
articleroot_num: 126
text:
A bill (other than a bill which is required to originate in committee of ways and means) the main object of which is the creation of a public charge may either be presented, or brought in upon an order of the House, by a minister of the crown, and, in the case of a bill so presented or brought in, the creation of the charge shall not require to be authorised by a committee of the whole House until the bill has been read a second time, and after the charge has been so authorised the bill shall be proceeded with in the same manner as a bill which involves a charge that is subsidiary to its main purpose.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00860.01
current_num: 86.01
root_num: 243
articleid: 00860
articlecurrent_num: 86
articleroot_num: 138
text:
When a minister of the crown in committee of ways and means has moved the first of several motions upon which a bill is to be founded for imposing, renewing, varying or repealing any charge upon the people, the chairman shall forthwith put the question thereupon and shall then successively put forthwith the question on each further motion moved by the minister, save the last motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00860.02
current_num: 86.02
root_num: 244
articleid: 00860
articlecurrent_num: 86
articleroot_num: 138
text:
On consideration of a resolution reported from the committee of ways and means for imposing, renewing, varying or repealing a charge upon the people, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution ' shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00870.01
current_num: 87.01
root_num: 71
articleid: 00870
articlecurrent_num: 87
articleroot_num: 67
text:
In all contracts extending over a period of years, and creating a public charge, actual or prospective, entered into by the government for the coveyance of mails by sea, or for the purpose of telegraphic communications beyond sea, there shall be inserted the condition that the contract shall not be binding until it has been approved of by a resolution of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00900.01
current_num: 90.01
root_num: 70
articleid: 00900
articlecurrent_num: 90
articleroot_num: 66
text:
There shall be a select committee, to be designated 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 fifteen members, who shall be nominated at the commencement of every session, and of whom five shall be a quorum. The committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, and to report from time to time.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00910.01
current_num: 91.01
root_num: 9
articleid: 00910
articlecurrent_num: 91
articleroot_num: 4
text:
Every member offering to present a petition to the House, not being a petition for a private bill, or relating to a private bill before the House, shall confine himself to a statement of the parties from whom it comes, the number of signatures attached to it, and the material allegations contained in it, and to reading the prayer of such petition.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00920.01
current_num: 92.01
root_num: 10
articleid: 00920
articlecurrent_num: 92
articleroot_num: 5
text:
Every such petition 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 brought to the table by the direction of Mr. Speaker, who shall not allow any debate, or any Member to speak upon, or in relation to such petition; but it may be read by the clerk if required.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00940.01
current_num: 94.01
root_num: 13
articleid: 00940
articlecurrent_num: 94
articleroot_num: 8
text:
All other such petitions, after they shall have been ordered to lie on the table, shall stand referred to a committee to be designated the committee on public petitions; but if any such petition relate to any matter or subject with respect to which the member presenting it has given notice of a motion, and the said petition has not been ordered to be printed by the committee, such member may, after notice given, move that such petition be printed with the votes.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00950.01
current_num: 95.01
root_num: 14
articleid: 00950
articlecurrent_num: 95
articleroot_num: 9
text:
Petitions against any resolution or bill imposing a tax or duty for the current service of the year shall be henceforth received, and the usage under which the House has refused to entertain such petitions shall be discontinued.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00960.01
current_num: 96.01
root_num: 62
articleid: 00960
articlecurrent_num: 96
articleroot_num: 58
text:
Whenever the House shall be informed by the clerk at the table of the unavoidable absence of Mr. Speaker, the chairman of ways and means shall perform the duties and exercise the authority of Speaker in relation to all proceedings of this House, as Deputy Speaker, until the next meeting of the House, and so on from day to day, on the like information being given to the House, until the House shall otherwise order: Provided that if the House shall adjourn for more than twenty-four hours the Deputy Speaker shall continue to perform the duties and exercise the authority of Speaker for twenty-four hours only after such adjournment.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00960.02
current_num: 96.02
root_num: 129
articleid: 00960
articlecurrent_num: 96
articleroot_num: 58
text:
At the commencement of every parliament, or from time to time, as necessity may arise, the House may appoint a deputy chairman of ways and means, who shall be entitled to exercise all the powers vested in the chairman of ways and means, including his powers as Deputy Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00960.03
current_num: 96.03
root_num: 108
articleid: 00960
articlecurrent_num: 96
articleroot_num: 58
text:
The chairman of ways and means or the deputy chairman shall take the chair as Deputy Speaker, when requested so to do by Mr. Speaker, without any formal communication to the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00960.04
current_num: 96.04
root_num: 122
articleid: 00960
articlecurrent_num: 96
articleroot_num: 58
text:
Mr. Speaker shall nominate, at the commencement of every session, a chairmen's panel of not less 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: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 00990.01
current_num: 99.01
root_num: 82
articleid: 00990
articlecurrent_num: 99
articleroot_num: 76
text:
Every person returned as a member of this House may make and subscribe a solemn affirmation in the form prescribed by statute, instead of taking an oath.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 01010.01
current_num: 101.01
root_num: 75
articleid: 01010
articlecurrent_num: 101
articleroot_num: 71
text:
Any oath or affirmation taken or made by any witness before the House, or a committee of the whole House, may be administered by the clerk.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 01030.01
current_num: 103.01
root_num: 19
articleid: 01030
articlecurrent_num: 103
articleroot_num: 15
text:
The serjeant at arms attending this House shall take into his custody any stranger whom he may see, or who may be reported to him to be, in any part of the House or gallery appropriated to the members of this House, and also any stranger who, having been admitted into any other part of the House or gallery, shall misconduct himself, or shall not withdraw when strangers are directed to withdraw, while the House, or any committee of the whole House, is sitting.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 01050.01
current_num: 105.01
root_num: 125
articleid: 01050
articlecurrent_num: 105
articleroot_num: 105
text:
If at any sitting of the House, or in a committee of the whole House, any member shall take notice that strangers are present, Mr. Speaker, or the chairman (as the case may be), shall forthwith put the question, ' That strangers do withdraw,' without permitting any debate or amendment: Provided that Mr. Speaker, or the chairman, may, whenever he thinks fit, order the withdrawal of strangers from any part of the House. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 01090.01
current_num: 109.01
root_num: 127
articleid: 01090
articlecurrent_num: 109
articleroot_num: 107
text:
If, during the existence of a parliament, papers are commanded by His Majesty to be presented to this House at any time, the delivery of such papers to the Votes and Proceedings Office shall be deemed to be for all purposes the presentation of them to this House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 01100.01
current_num: 110.01
root_num: 245
articleid: 01100
articlecurrent_num: 110
articleroot_num: 139
text:
Where, under any act of parliament, a statutory instrument is required to be laid before parliament, or before this House, the delivery of a copy of such instrument to the Votes and Proceedings Office on any day during the existence of a parliament shall be deemed to be for all purposes the laying of it before the House: Provided that nothing in this order shall apply to any statutory instrument being an order which is subject to special parliamentary procedure or to any other instrument which is required to be laid before parliament, or before this House, for any period before it comes into operation.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 01120.01
current_num: 112.01
root_num: 214
articleid: 01120
articlecurrent_num: 112
articleroot_num: 130
text:
Whenever the House stands adjourned and it is represented to Mr. Speaker by His Majesty's ministers that the public interest requires that the House should meet at any earlier time during the adjournment, Mr. Speaker, if he is satisfied that the public interest does so require, may give notice that he is so satisfied, and thereupon the House shall meet at the time stated in such notice.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 01120.02
current_num: 112.02
root_num: 258
articleid: 01120
articlecurrent_num: 112
articleroot_num: 130
text:
The government business to be transacted on the day on which the House shall so meet shall, subject to the publication of notice thereof in the order paper to be circulated on the day on which the House shall so meet, be such as the government may appoint, but subject as aforesaid the House shall transact its business as if it had been duly adjourned to the day on which it shall so meet, and any government order of the day and government notices of motions that may stand on the order book for any day shall be appointed for the day on which the House shall so meet.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 01120.03
current_num: 112.03
root_num: 259
articleid: 01120
articlecurrent_num: 112
articleroot_num: 130
text:
In the event of Mr. Speaker being unable to act owing to illness or other cause, the chairman of ways and means, or the deputy chairman, shall act in his stead for the purposes of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-28
subarticleid: 01130.01
current_num: 113.01
root_num: 202
articleid: 01130
articlecurrent_num: 113
articleroot_num: 128
text:
On the day to which parliament stands prorogued this House shall meet at eleven of the clock in St. Stephen's Hall; and after this House has returned from attending His Majesty or His Majesty's Commissioners in the House of Peers, Mr. Speaker shall resume the chair at four of the clock and forthwith adjourn the House, without putting any question, to the chamber at present appointed for the use of this House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-07-29
subarticleid: 00090.01
current_num: 9.01
root_num: 88
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
No motion for the adjournment of the House shall be made until all the questions asked at the commencement of business on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday have been disposed of, and no such motion shall be made unless by a minister of the crown before the orders of the day or notices of motion have been entered upon, unless a member rising in his place shall propose to move the adjournment for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance, and shall either obtain the leave of the House, or, if such leave be refused, the assent of not less than forty members who shall thereupon rise in their places to support the motion, or unless, if fewer than forty members and not less than ten shall thereupon rise in their places, the House shall, on a division, upon question put forthwith, determine that such motion shall be made. 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 seven of the clock on the same day. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-09-23
subarticleid: 01130.01
current_num: 113.01
root_num: 274
articleid: 01130
articlecurrent_num: 113
articleroot_num: 151
text:
On any day to which parliament stands prorogued this House shall meet at eleven of the clock in St. Stephen's Hall; and after the House has returned from attending His Majesty or His Majesty's Commissioners in the House of Peers, Mr. Speaker shall resume the chair at four of the clock and forthwith adjourn the House, without putting any question, to the chamber at present appointed for the use of this House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1948-11-08
subarticleid: 0086A.01
current_num: 86A.01
root_num: 275
articleid: 0086A
articlecurrent_num: 86A
articleroot_num: 152
text:
In relation to private bills, provisional order bills and bills introduced under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936, or the Statutory Orders (Special Procedure) Act, 1945, the standing orders relating to public money shall have effect subject to any exceptions prescribed by the standing orders of this House relative to private business in the case of provisions affecting the exchequer equalisation grant under Part I or Part II of the Local Government Act, 1948.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00010.01
current_num: 1.01
root_num: 102
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
The House shall meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at half-past two of the clock, and will first proceed with private business, petitions, motions for unopposed returns and leave of absence to Members, questions and ballots for notices of motions.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00010.03
current_num: 1.03
root_num: 104
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
On the interruption of business the closure may be moved; and if moved, or if proceedings under Standing Order No. 29 (Closure of debate) be then in progress, Mr. Speaker or the chairman shall not leave the chair until the questions consequent thereon and on any further motion, as provided in Standing Order No. 29 (Closure of debate), have been decided.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00010.04
current_num: 1.04
root_num: 136
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
An order of the day not disposed of before the termination of a sitting shall be deferred to such day being a day on which the House ordinarily sits as the Member in charge of that order may appoint and any order of the day not reached before the termination of a sitting shall, unless the Member in charge of the order has given other instructions to the Clerk at the Table, stand over until the next sitting.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00010.06
current_num: 1.06
root_num: 106
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
A motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown, either with or without notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, to the effect either-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00010.07
current_num: 1.07
root_num: 205
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
(a) That the proceedings on any specifed business be exempted at this day's sitting from the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House); or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00010.08
current_num: 1.08
root_num: 206
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
(b) That the proceedings on any specified business be exempted at this day's sitting from the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) for a specified period after ten of the clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00010.10
current_num: 1.10
root_num: 194
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
The proceedings on a bill originating in Committee of Ways and Means, proceedings made in pursuance of any Act of Parliament (including proceedings on the Army and Air Force (Annual) Bill), or proceedings in pursuance of Standing Order No. 87 (Contracts to be approved by resolution), the proceedings on the reports of the Committee of Ways and Means and of the committees authorising the expenditure of public money, except the Committee of Supply, may be entered upon after ten of the clock though opposed, shall not be interrupted under the provisions of this order, and if under discussion when the business is postponed under the provisions of any standing order may be resumed and proceeded with, though opposed, after the interruption of business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00010.11
current_num: 1.11
root_num: 107
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
Not more than one motion under paragraph (6) may be made at any one sitting, and after any business exempted from the operation of this order is disposed of after ten of the clock, the remaining business of the sitting shall be dealt with according to the provisions applicable to business taken after ten of the clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00020.01
current_num: 2.01
root_num: 31
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 27
text:
The House shall meet on Fridays at eleven of the clock, and will first proceed with private business, petitions, and motions for unopposed returns and leave of absence to Members. Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) shall apply to the sittings on Fridays with the omission of paragraph (1) thereof and with the substitution of references to four of the clock for references to ten of the clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00040.01
current_num: 4.01
root_num: 185
articleid: 00040
articlecurrent_num: 4
articleroot_num: 146
text:
(a) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this order, government business shall, until Easter, have precedence at every sitting except at the sittings on Wednesdays and Fridays, at which sittings unofficial Members' business shall have precedence; and on Wednesdays notices of motions shall have precedence of orders of the day, and on Fridays public bills shall have precedence of notices of motions.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00070.03
current_num: 7.03
root_num: 157
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 111
text:
Any private business entered upon and not disposed of by the time referred to in paragraph (2) of this order shall be deferred until such time as the Chairman of Ways and Means may determine.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00070.04
current_num: 7.04
root_num: 158
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 111
text:
Private business, if so directed by the Chairman of Ways and Means, shall be taken at seven of the clock on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, or as soon thereafter as any motion for the adjournment of the House standing over has been disposed of, provided that such business shall be distributed as near as may be proportionately between the sittings on which government business has precedence and the other sittings and, where any opposed private business is so directed by the Chairman of Ways and Means to be taken, the direction shall be taken to include the setting down of any motion contingent, directly or otherwise, thereon.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00080.01
current_num: 8.01
root_num: 114
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
Notices of questions shall be given by Members in writing to a Clerk at the Table and shall not be read viva voce in the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00080.03
current_num: 8.03
root_num: 132
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
No questions shall be taken after half-past three of the clock, except questions which have not been answered in consequence of the absence of the Minister to whom they are addressed, and questions which have not appeared on the paper, but which are in Mr. Speaker's opinion of an urgent character, and relate either to matters of public importance or to the arrangement of business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00080.04
current_num: 8.04
root_num: 133
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
A Member who desires an oral answer to his question shall distinguish it by an asterisk, but notice of any such question must appear at latest on the notice paper circulated two days (excluding Sunday) before that on which an answer is desired. Provided that questions received at the Table Office on Monday and Tuesday before half-past two of the clock and on Friday before eleven of the clock, may, if so desired by the Member, be put down for oral answer on the following Wednesday, Thursday and Monday, respectively.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00080.05
current_num: 8.05
root_num: 134
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
If any Member does not distinguish his question by an asterisk, or if he is not present to ask it, or if it is not reached by half-past three of the clock, the Minister to whom it is addressed shall cause an answer to be printed in the Official Report of the Parliamentary Debates, unless the Member has before half-past three of the clock signified his desire to postpone the question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00090.01
current_num: 9.01
root_num: 88
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
No motion for the adjournment of the House shall be made until all the questions asked at the commencement of business on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday have been disposed of, and no such motion shall be made unless by a Minister of the Crown before the orders of the day or notices of motion have been entered upon, unless a Member rising in his place shall propose to move the adjournment for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance, and shall either obtain the leave of the House, or, if such leave be refused, the assent of not less than forty Members who shall thereupon rise in their places to support the motion, or unless, if fewer than forty Members and not less than ten shall thereupon rise in their places, the House shall, on a division, upon question put forthwith, determine that such motion shall be made. 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 seven of the clock on the same day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00090.02
current_num: 9.02
root_num: 209
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
Any proceeding which has been postponed under this order shall be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) for a period of time equal to the duration of the proceedings upon a motion under this order, and may be resumed and proceeded with at or after ten of the clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00100.01
current_num: 10.01
root_num: 182
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 129
text:
In order to facilitate the business of standing committees a motion may, after two days' notice, be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business, in either of the following forms:-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00100.04
current_num: 10.04
root_num: 242
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 129
text:
Provided that if, on a day on which notice of a motion in the terms of paragraph (a) of this order stands on the paper, leave has been given to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance, or opposed private business has been set down by direction of the Chairman of Ways and Means, the motion shall be moved in the terms and subject to the procedure prescribed by paragraph (b) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00120.01
current_num: 12.01
root_num: 113
articleid: 00120
articlecurrent_num: 12
articleroot_num: 94
text:
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and, if given by a Minister of the Crown, on Mondays and Thursdays, notices of motions for leave to bring in bills, and for the nomination of select committees, may be set down for consideration at the commencement of public business. If such motions be opposed, Mr. Speaker, after permitting, if he thinks fit, a brief explanatory statement from the Member who moves and from the Member who opposes any such motion respectively, shall put either the question thereon, or the question, that the debate be now adjourned.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00130.01
current_num: 13.01
root_num: 28
articleid: 00130
articlecurrent_num: 13
articleroot_num: 24
text:
At the time fixed for the commencement of public business, on days on which orders have precedence of notices of motions, and on all other days after the notices of motions have been disposed of, Mr. Speaker shall direct the Clerk to read the orders of the day, without any question being put.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00140.01
current_num: 14.01
root_num: 29
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 25
text:
The orders of the day shall be disposed of in the order in which they stand upon the paper; the right being reserved to His Majesty's Ministers of arranging government business, whether orders of the day or notices of motions, in such order as they may think fit.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00150.01
current_num: 15.01
root_num: 74
articleid: 00150
articlecurrent_num: 15
articleroot_num: 70
text:
The Committees of Supply and Ways and Means shall be appointed by the House at the commencement of every session for the duration thereof, so soon as an address has been agreed to, in answer to His Majesty's speech.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00160.02
current_num: 16.02
root_num: 149
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and (except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance)) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, moved at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00160.03
current_num: 16.03
root_num: 210
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00160.04
current_num: 16.04
root_num: 211
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amountsof all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00160.05
current_num: 16.05
root_num: 212
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day not earlier than the eighth allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each resolution come to by the Committee of Supply and not yet agreed to by the House, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution.'


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00160.06
current_num: 16.06
root_num: 151
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00160.07
current_num: 16.07
root_num: 152
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00170.01
current_num: 17.01
root_num: 94
articleid: 00170
articlecurrent_num: 17
articleroot_num: 83
text:
Whenever an order of the day is read for the House to resolve itself into a committee other than a committee on a bill, Mr. Speaker shall leave the chair without putting any question, and the House shall thereupon resolve itself into such committee, unless on a day on which the Committee of Supply stands as the first order of the day a Minister of the Crown moves, ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair, ' for the purpose of enabling a motion on going into Committee of Supply to be moved as an amendment to that question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00170.02
current_num: 17.02
root_num: 213
articleid: 00170
articlecurrent_num: 17
articleroot_num: 83
text:
Notwithstanding the practice of the House which prohibits reference to matters involving legislation in the course of debate in, or on going into, Committee of Supply, Mr. Speaker may, when an amendment to the question ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair ' is under discussion, permit such incidental reference to legislative action as he may consider relevant to any matter of administration then under debate, when enforcement of the prohibition would, in his opinion, unduly restrict the discussion of such matters.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00190.01
current_num: 19.01
root_num: 257
articleid: 00190
articlecurrent_num: 19
articleroot_num: 148
text:
When the chairman of a committee of the whole House has been directed to report progress, or has left the chair to report progress in pursuance of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) he shall, if the committee have come to any resolution, so acquaint the House before reporting progress.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00200.01
current_num: 20.01
root_num: 91
articleid: 00200
articlecurrent_num: 20
articleroot_num: 80
text:
Mr. Speaker or the chairman, 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: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00210.01
current_num: 21.01
root_num: 115
articleid: 00210
articlecurrent_num: 21
articleroot_num: 96
text:
Mr. Speaker or the chairman shall order 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, Mr. Speaker or the chairman 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. 22 (Order in debate).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00220.01
current_num: 22.01
root_num: 79
articleid: 00220
articlecurrent_num: 22
articleroot_num: 75
text:
Whenever a Member shall have been named by Mr. Speaker, or by the chairman, 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, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put the question, on a motion being made, no amendment, adjournment, or debate being allowed, ' 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 chairman shall forthwith suspend the proceedings of the committee and report the circumstance to the House; and Mr. Speaker shall on a motion being made forthwith put the same question, no amendment, adjournment, or debate being allowed, as if the offence had been committed in the House itself. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00220.02
current_num: 22.02
root_num: 80
articleid: 00220
articlecurrent_num: 22
articleroot_num: 75
text:
If any Member be suspended under this order, his suspension on the first occasion shall continue until the fifth day, and on the second occasion until the twentieth day, on which the House shall sit after the day on which he was suspended, but on any subsequent occasion until the House shall resolve that the suspension of such Member do terminate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00220.03
current_num: 22.03
root_num: 86
articleid: 00220
articlecurrent_num: 22
articleroot_num: 75
text:
Not more than one Member shall be named at the same time, unless two or more Members, present together, have jointly disregarded the authority of the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00220.04
current_num: 22.04
root_num: 128
articleid: 00220
articlecurrent_num: 22
articleroot_num: 75
text:
If a Member, or two or more Members acting jointly, who have been suspended under this order from the service of the House, shall refuse to obey the direction of Mr. Speaker, when severally summoned under Mr. Speaker's orders by the Serjeant at Arms to obey such direction, Mr. Speaker shall call the attention of the House to the fact that recourse to force is necessary in order to compel obedience to his direction, and the Member or Members named by him as having refused to obey his direction shall thereupon and without any further question being put be suspended from the service of the House during the remainder of the session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00220.05
current_num: 22.05
root_num: 81
articleid: 00220
articlecurrent_num: 22
articleroot_num: 75
text:
Suspension from the service of the House shall not exempt the Member so suspended from serving on any committee for the consideration of a private bill to which he may have been appointed before his suspension.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00220.06
current_num: 22.06
root_num: 87
articleid: 00220
articlecurrent_num: 22
articleroot_num: 75
text:
Nothing in this order shall be taken to deprive the House of the power of proceeding against any Member according to ancient usages.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00230.01
current_num: 23.01
root_num: 116
articleid: 00230
articlecurrent_num: 23
articleroot_num: 143
text:
Members who are ordered to withdraw under Standing Order No. 21 (Disorderly conduct) or who are suspended from the service of the House under Standing Order No. 22 (Order in debate) shall forthwith withdraw from the precincts of the House, subject, however, in the case of such suspended Members, to the provisions of paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 22 (Order in debate).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00250.01
current_num: 25.01
root_num: 89
articleid: 00250
articlecurrent_num: 25
articleroot_num: 78
text:
When a motion is made for the adjournment of a debate, or of the House during any debate, or that the chairman do report progress, or do leave the chair, the debate thereupon shall be confined to the matter of such motion; and no Member, having moved or seconded any such motion, shall be entitled to move, or second, any similar motion during the same debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00270.01
current_num: 27.01
root_num: 189
articleid: 00270
articlecurrent_num: 27
articleroot_num: 124
text:
On Fridays the House shall stand adjourned if at any time after one of the clock on the House being counted it shall appear that forty Members are not present.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00280.01
current_num: 28.01
root_num: 161
articleid: 00280
articlecurrent_num: 28
articleroot_num: 112
text:
The House shall not be counted on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between half-past seven and half-past eight of the clock, but if on a division taken on any business between half-past seven and half-past eight of the clock it appears that forty Members are not present, the business shall stand over until the next sitting of the House, and the next business shall be taken.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00290.01
current_num: 29.01
root_num: 98
articleid: 00290
articlecurrent_num: 29
articleroot_num: 87
text:
After a question has been proposed a Member rising in his place may claim to move, ' That the question be now put,' and, unless it shall appear to the chair that such motion is an abuse of the rules of the House, or an infringement of the rights of the minority, the question, ' That the question be now put,' shall be put forthwith, and decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00290.05
current_num: 29.05
root_num: 101
articleid: 00290
articlecurrent_num: 29
articleroot_num: 87
text:
This order shall be put in force only when Mr. Speaker or, in committee, the Chairman of Ways and Means or Deputy Chairman is in the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00300.01
current_num: 30.01
root_num: 100
articleid: 00300
articlecurrent_num: 30
articleroot_num: 88
text:
A question for the closure of debate under Standing Order No. 29 (Closure of debate) shall not be decided in the affirmative, unless, when a division be taken, it appears by the numbers declared from the chair, that not less than one hundred Members voted in the majority in support of the motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00310.01
current_num: 31.01
root_num: 180
articleid: 00310
articlecurrent_num: 31
articleroot_num: 119
text:
In respect of any motion, or in respect of any bill under consideration either in committee of the whole House or on report, Mr. Speaker, or in committee the Chairman of Ways and Means, and the Deputy Chairman, shall have power to select the new clauses or amendments to be proposed, and may, if he thinks fit, call upon any member who has given notice of an amendment to give such explanation of the object of the amendment as may enable him to form a judgement upon it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00340.01
current_num: 34.01
root_num: 117
articleid: 00340
articlecurrent_num: 34
articleroot_num: 97
text:
Mr. Speaker or the chairman 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: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00350.01
current_num: 35.01
root_num: 260
articleid: 00350
articlecurrent_num: 35
articleroot_num: 149
text:
A Member may, after notice, present a bill without previously obtaining leave from the House to bring in the same.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00350.02
current_num: 35.02
root_num: 261
articleid: 00350
articlecurrent_num: 35
articleroot_num: 149
text:
When a bill is presented either in pursuance of an order of the House or under the provisions of paragraph (1) of this order, the bill shall be read the first time without any question being put, shall be ordered to be read a second time on such day as the Member presenting it shall appoint, and shall be ordered to be printed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00350.03
current_num: 35.03
root_num: 262
articleid: 00350
articlecurrent_num: 35
articleroot_num: 149
text:
If a Member informs the Clerks at the Table of his intention to take charge of a bill which has been brought from the Lords, the bill shall be deemed to have been read the first time on the day on which the Member so informs the Clerks, and to have been ordered to be read a second time on such day as he shall appoint, and shall be recorded in the Journal of the House as having been read the first time and ordered to be read a second time on the day so appointed, and shall be ordered to be printed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00360.01
current_num: 36.01
root_num: 201
articleid: 00360
articlecurrent_num: 36
articleroot_num: 127
text:
Where a public bill (not being a bill to confirm a provisional order or certificate) is ordered to be read a second time on a future day, and it appears that the standing orders relative to private business may be applicable to the bill, the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills shall be ordered to examine the bill with respect to the applicability thereto of the said standing orders, and shall proceed and report with all convenient speed, and the order of the day relating to the bill shall not be affected thereby; but if the Examiners report that any standing order applicable to the bill has not been complied with, and the Standing Orders Committee report that such standing order ought not to be dispened with, the order of the day relating to the bill shall be discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00390.01
current_num: 39.01
root_num: 216
articleid: 00390
articlecurrent_num: 39
articleroot_num: 131
text:
Whenever the House is adjourned for more than one day, notices of amendments, new clauses or new schedules (whether they are to be proposed in committee or, if the bill has been reported, on consideration) received by the Clerks at the Table at any time not later than half-past four of the clock on the last day on which the House is not sitting (excluding any Saturday or Sunday) may be accepted by them as if the House were sitting.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00410.01
current_num: 41.01
root_num: 219
articleid: 00410
articlecurrent_num: 41
articleroot_num: 133
text:
There shall be a committee, to be designated the Business Committee, consisting of the members of the Chairmen's Panel together with not more than five other members to be nominated by Mr. Speaker. The quorum of the committee shall be seven. The committee-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00410.03
current_num: 41.03
root_num: 221
articleid: 00410
articlecurrent_num: 41
articleroot_num: 133
text:
(2) may, if they think fit, do the like in repsect of any bill to the consideration of which in committee of the whole House or on report a specified number of days or portions of days has been allotted by general agreement notified orally to the House by a Minister of the Crown; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00460.01
current_num: 46.01
root_num: 55
articleid: 00460
articlecurrent_num: 46
articleroot_num: 51
text:
On a clause being offered in a committee on a bill, or on consideration of the report of a bill, the chairman or Mr. Speaker shall desire the Member offering the same to bring it up, whereupon it shall be read a first time without any question being put, but no clause shall be offered on consideration of report without notice.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00480.01
current_num: 48.01
root_num: 97
articleid: 00480
articlecurrent_num: 48
articleroot_num: 86
text:
When the order of the day for the consideration of a bill, as amended in a committee of the whole House, has been read, the House shall proceed to consider the same without question put, unless the Member in charge thereof shall desire to defer its consideration, or a motion shall be made to re-commit the bill in whole or in part.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00500.01
current_num: 50.01
root_num: 178
articleid: 00500
articlecurrent_num: 50
articleroot_num: 117
text:
If a motion to re-commit a bill as a whole be opposed, Mr. Speaker shall permit a brief explanatory statement of the reasons for such re-committal from the Member who moves and from a Member who opposes any such motion respectively, and shall then without permitting further debate put the question thereon.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00520.01
current_num: 52.01
root_num: 171
articleid: 00520
articlecurrent_num: 52
articleroot_num: 144
text:
When a bill has been committed to a standing committee, or has been so committed in respect of some of its provisions, then, on consideration of the 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 in respect of that amendment or clause.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00550.03
current_num: 55.03
root_num: 16
articleid: 00550
articlecurrent_num: 55
articleroot_num: 13
text:
(2) Where such fees are imposed in respect of benefit taken or service rendered under the act, and in order to the execution of the act, and are not made payable into the Treasury or Exchequer, or in aid of the public revenue, and do not form the ground of public accounting by the parties receiving the same, either in respect of deficit or surplus.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00570.02
current_num: 57.02
root_num: 173
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 59 (Scottish Standing Committee), the bills committed to a standing committee shall be distributed among the committees by Mr. Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00570.04
current_num: 57.04
root_num: 230
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Government bills allocated to a particular standing committee shall be considered in whatever order His Majesty's Ministers may decide.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00570.05
current_num: 57.05
root_num: 175
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Standing Orders No. 45 (Debate on clause standing part), No. 70 (Entry on minutes of proceedings of select committee), No. 71 (Entry on minutes of evidence of select committee), No. 72 (Minutes of proceedings to be brought up with report of select committee), and No. 74 (Quorum of select committee), paragraphs (1), (2), (3) and (4) of Standing Order No. 29 (Closure of debate) and Standing Order No. 30 (Majority for closure) shall apply to standing committees with the substitution in Standing Order No. 29 (Closure of debate) of the word 'chairman' for the word 'chair,' and, in Standing Order No. 30 (Majority for closure), of twenty for one hundred as the number necessary to render the majority effective for the closure, and the chairman of a standing committee shall have the like powers as the Chairman of Ways and Means has under Standing Orders No. 20 (Irrelevance or repetition), No. 26 (Dilatory motion in abuse of rules of House), No. 45 (Debate on clause standing part) and No. 31 (Selection of amendments).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00570.06
current_num: 57.06
root_num: 265
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
On a division being called in the House, the chairman of a standing committee shall suspend the proceedings in the committee for such time as will, in his opinion, enable Members to vote in the division.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00570.07
current_num: 57.07
root_num: 198
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
All standing committees shall have leave to print and circulate with the Votes the minutes of their proceedings and clauses of bills as amended by them.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00580.01
current_num: 58.01
root_num: 121
articleid: 00580
articlecurrent_num: 58
articleroot_num: 101
text:
Each of the said standing committees, with the exception of the Scottish Standing Committee, shall consist of twenty members, to be nominated by the Committee of Selection, who in nominating such members shall have regard to the composition of the House; and shall have power to discharge members from time to time, and to appoint others in substitution for those discharged: Provided that, for the consideration of all public bills relating exclusively to Wales and Monmouthshire, the committee shall be so constituted as to comprise all Members sitting for constituencies in Wales and Monmouthshire. The Committee of Selection shall also have power to add not more than thirty members to a standing committee in respect of any bill referred to it, to serve on the committee during the consideration of such bill, and in adding such members shall have regard to their qualifications. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00590.01
current_num: 59.01
root_num: 172
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 145
text:
One of the standing committees shall be appointed for the consideration of all public bills or other business relating exclusively to Scotland and committed or referred to a standing committee, and shall consist of all the Members representing Scottish constituencies, together with not less than ten nor more than fifteen other members to be nominated in respect of any bill or other business by the Committee of Selection, who shall have regard in such nomination to the approximation of the balance of parties in the committee to that in the whole House, and shall have power from time to time to discharge the members so nominated by them, and to appoint others in substitution for those discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00600.02
current_num: 60.02
root_num: 248
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 141
text:
On the order for the second reading of any such bill being read, a motion, to be decided without amendment or debate may be made by a Minister of the Crown, ' That the bill be referred to the Scottish Standing Committee', and if, on the question thereupon being put, not less than ten Members rise in their places and signify their objection thereto, Mr. Speaker shall declare that the noes have it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00600.03
current_num: 60.03
root_num: 249
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 141
text:
A bill so referred to the Standing Committee shall be considered in relation to the principle of the bill, and shall be reported as having been so considered to the House and shall be ordered to be read a second time upon a future day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00600.04
current_num: 60.04
root_num: 250
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 141
text:
When the order for the second reading of any such bill has been read, a motion to be decided without amendment or debate may be made by a Minister of the Crown 'That the bill be committed to the Scottish Standing Committee ': Provided that this paragraph shall not apply in the case of any bill to the second reading of which notice of an amendment has been given by not less than six Members.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00600.05
current_num: 60.05
root_num: 251
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 141
text:
If such a motion shall have been agreed to, the bill shall be deemed to have been read a second time, and shall be committed to the Scottish Standing Committee, and shall proceed through its remaining stages according to the ordinary practice of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00610.01
current_num: 61.01
root_num: 252
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 142
text:
A motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate, to the effect that the Committee of Supply be discharged from considering the estimates or any part of the estimates for which the Secretary of State for Scotland is responsible, and that such estimates or part of such estimates be referred to the Scottish Standing Committee for consideration on not more than six days in any session and if such motion be agreed to, the Standing Committee shall consider the estimates referred to them and shall from time to time report only that they have considered the said estimates or any of them, which shall again stand referred to the Committee of Supply after such report has been brought up.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00620.01
current_num: 62.01
root_num: 266
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 147
text:
The chairman of each standing committee shall be appointed by Mr. Speaker from a Chairmen's Panel consisting of the Chairman of Ways and Means, the Deputy Chairman, and the Members appointed by Mr. Speaker in pursuance of paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 96 (Deputy Speaker and chairmen) to act as temporary chairmen of committees of the whole House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00620.03
current_num: 62.03
root_num: 268
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 147
text:
The Chairmen's Panel, of whom three shall be a quorum, shall have power to consider matters of procedure relating to standing committees and to report their opinion thereupon to the House from time to time.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00620.04
current_num: 62.04
root_num: 203
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 147
text:
Any member of a standing committee may, at the request of the chairman of the committee, act as chairman for not more than a quarter of an hour: Provided that paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 57 (Standing committees (constitution and powers)) shall not apply to proceedings in a standing committee while such member is in the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00630.01
current_num: 63.01
root_num: 224
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 135
text:
A standing committee to whom a bill or other business has been 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 the committee shall meet further to consider the business on such days of the week (being days on which the House sits) as may be appointed by the committee at half-past ten of the clock, unless the committee otherwise determine:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00630.05
current_num: 63.05
root_num: 229
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 135
text:
(ii) if proceedings under Standing Order No. 29 (Closure of debate) be in progress at the time when the chairman is required to adjourn the committee under this paragraph, he shall not adjourn the committee until the question for closing the 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: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00640.08
current_num: 64.08
root_num: 269
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 136
text:
Whenever a business sub-committee has reported to the standing committee the Member in charge of the bill may forthwith move ' That this committee doth agree with the business sub-committee in the said resolution (or resolutions).' Such a motion shall not require notice and the question thereon shall be decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00650.01
current_num: 65.01
root_num: 239
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 137
text:
Mr. Attorney General, the Lord Advocate, Mr. Solicitor General, and Mr. Solicitor General for Scotland, being Members of this House, or any of them, though not members of a standing committee, may take part in the deliberations of the committee, but shall not vote or move any motion or any amendment or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00670.01
current_num: 67.01
root_num: 44
articleid: 00670
articlecurrent_num: 67
articleroot_num: 40
text:
Any Member intending to propose that certain Members be members of a select committee shall give notice of the names of the Members whom he intends to propose to be members of the committee, and shall endeavour to ascertain previously whether each such Member will give his attendance on the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00670.02
current_num: 67.02
root_num: 271
articleid: 00670
articlecurrent_num: 67
articleroot_num: 40
text:
The provisions of paragraph (1) of this order shall apply in the case of Members proposed to be added or substituted.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00680.01
current_num: 68.01
root_num: 46
articleid: 00680
articlecurrent_num: 68
articleroot_num: 42
text:
Lists shall be affixed in some conspicuous place in the committee office and in the lobby of the House of all Members serving on each select committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00700.01
current_num: 70.01
root_num: 49
articleid: 00700
articlecurrent_num: 70
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 minutes of the proceedings of the Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00720.01
current_num: 72.01
root_num: 272
articleid: 00720
articlecurrent_num: 72
articleroot_num: 150
text:
The minutes of the proceedings of a select committee shall be brought up and laid on the Table of the House with the report of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00770.01
current_num: 77.01
root_num: 22
articleid: 00770
articlecurrent_num: 77
articleroot_num: 18
text:
The Serjeant at Arms attending this House shall, when the House is going to prayers, give notice thereof to all committees.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00780.01
current_num: 78.01
root_num: 3
articleid: 00780
articlecurrent_num: 78
articleroot_num: 2
text:
This House will receive no petition for any sum relating to public service or proceed upon any motion for a grant or charge upon the public revenue, whether payable out of the Consolidated Fund or out of money to be provided by Parliament, unless recommended from the Crown.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00790.01
current_num: 79.01
root_num: 4
articleid: 00790
articlecurrent_num: 79
articleroot_num: 10
text:
This House will not proceed upon any petition, motion, or bill, for granting any money, or for releasing or compounding any sum of money owing to the Crown, but in a committee of the whole House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00800.01
current_num: 80.01
root_num: 200
articleid: 00800
articlecurrent_num: 80
articleroot_num: 126
text:
A bill (other than a bill which is required to originate in Committee of Ways and Means) the main object of which is the creation of a public charge may either be presented, or brought in upon an order of the House, by a Minister of the Crown, and, in the case of a bill so presented or brought in, the creation of the charge shall not require to be authorised by a committee of the whole House until the bill has been read a second time, and after the charge has been so authorised the bill shall be proceeded with in the same manner as a bill which involves a charge that is subsidiary to its main purpose.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00810.01
current_num: 81.01
root_num: 5
articleid: 00810
articlecurrent_num: 81
articleroot_num: 11
text:
This House will not receive any petition for compounding any sum of money owing to the Crown, upon any branch of the revenue, without a certificate from the proper officer or officers annexed to the said petition, stating the debt, what prosecutions have been made for the recovery of such debt, and setting forth how much the petitioner and his security are able to satisfy thereof.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00820.01
current_num: 82.01
root_num: 7
articleid: 00820
articlecurrent_num: 82
articleroot_num: 12
text:
This House will not proceed upon any motion for an address to the Crown, praying that any money may be issued, or that any expense may be incurred, but in a committee of the whole House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00830.01
current_num: 83.01
root_num: 21
articleid: 00830
articlecurrent_num: 83
articleroot_num: 17
text:
If any motion be made in the House for any aid, grant, or charge upon the public revenue, whether payable out of the Consolidated Fund or out of money to be provided by Parliament, or for any charge upon the people, the consideration and debate thereof shall not be presently entered upon, but shall be adjourned till such further day as the House shall think fit to appoint, and then it shall be referred to a committee of the whole House before any resolution or vote of the House do pass therein.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00840.01
current_num: 84.01
root_num: 183
articleid: 00840
articlecurrent_num: 84
articleroot_num: 122
text:
When notice has been given of a motion authorising expenditure in connection with a bill, the House may, if the recommendation of the Crown is signified thereto, at any time after such notice appears on the paper resolve itself into committee to consider the motion, and any resolution come to by such committee may, with the general agreement of the House, be reported forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00850.01
current_num: 85.01
root_num: 184
articleid: 00850
articlecurrent_num: 85
articleroot_num: 123
text:
A resolution authorising the issue of money out of the Consolidated Fund reported from the Committee of Ways and Means may be considered forthwith by the House, and the consideration on report and third reading of a bill ordered to be brought in upon such a resolution or resolutions may be taken forthwith as soon as the bill has been reported from committee of the whole House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00860.01
current_num: 86.01
root_num: 243
articleid: 00860
articlecurrent_num: 86
articleroot_num: 138
text:
When a Minister of the Crown in Committee of Ways and Means has moved the first of several motions upon which a bill is to be founded for imposing, renewing, varying or repealing any charge upon the people, the chairman shall forthwith put the question thereupon and shall then successively put forthwith the question on each further motion moved by the Minister, save the last motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00860.02
current_num: 86.02
root_num: 244
articleid: 00860
articlecurrent_num: 86
articleroot_num: 138
text:
On consideration of a resolution reported from the Committee of Ways and Means for imposing, renewing, varying or repealing a charge upon the people, the question ' That this House doth agree with the committee in the said resolution ' shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 0086A.01
current_num: 86A.01
root_num: 275
articleid: 0086A
articlecurrent_num: 86A
articleroot_num: 152
text:
In relation to private bills, provisional order bills and bills introduced under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936, or the Statutory Orders (Special Procedure) Act, 1945, the standing orders relating to public money shall have effect subject to any exceptions prescribed by the standing orders of this House relative to private business in the case of provisions affecting the Exchequer equalisation grant under Part I or Part II of the Local Government Act, 1948.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00880.01
current_num: 88.01
root_num: 72
articleid: 00880
articlecurrent_num: 88
articleroot_num: 68
text:
Every such contract, when executed, shall forthwith, if Parliament be then sitting, or, if Parliament be not then sitting, within fourteen days after it assembles, be laid upon the Table of the House, accompanied by a minute of the Lords of the Treasury, setting forth the grounds on which they have proceeded in authorising it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00890.01
current_num: 89.01
root_num: 73
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 69
text:
In cases where any such contract requires to be confirmed by Act of Parliament, the bill for that purpose shall not be introduced and dealt with as a private bill, and power to the government to enter into agreements by which obligations at the public charge shall be undertaken shall not be given in any private Act.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00900.01
current_num: 90.01
root_num: 70
articleid: 00900
articlecurrent_num: 90
articleroot_num: 66
text:
There shall be a select committee, to be designated 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 fifteen members, who shall be nominated at the commencement of every session, and of whom five shall be a quorum. The committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, and to report from time to time.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00910.01
current_num: 91.01
root_num: 9
articleid: 00910
articlecurrent_num: 91
articleroot_num: 4
text:
Every Member offering to present a petition to the House, not being a petition for a private bill, or relating to a private bill before the House, shall confine himself to a statement of the parties from whom it comes, the number of signatures attached to it, and the material allegations contained in it, and to reading the prayer of such petition.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00920.01
current_num: 92.01
root_num: 10
articleid: 00920
articlecurrent_num: 92
articleroot_num: 5
text:
Every such petition 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 brought to the Table by the direction of Mr. Speaker, who shall not allow any debate, or any Member to speak upon, or in relation to such petition; but it may be read by the Clerk if required.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00940.01
current_num: 94.01
root_num: 13
articleid: 00940
articlecurrent_num: 94
articleroot_num: 8
text:
All other such petitions, after they shall have been ordered to lie on the Table, shall stand referred to a committee to be designated the Committee on Public Petitions; but if any such petition relate to any matter or subject with respect to which the Member presenting it has given notice of a motion, and the said petition has not been ordered to be printed by the committee, such Member may, after notice given, move that such petition be printed with the Votes.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00960.01
current_num: 96.01
root_num: 62
articleid: 00960
articlecurrent_num: 96
articleroot_num: 58
text:
Whenever the House shall be informed by the Clerk at the Table of the unavoidable absence of Mr. Speaker, the Chairman of Ways and Means shall perform the duties and exercise the authority of Speaker in relation to all proceedings of this House, as Deputy Speaker, until the next meeting of the House, and so on from day to day, on the like information being given to the House, until the House shall otherwise order: Provided that if the House shall adjourn for more than twenty-four hours the Deputy Speaker shall continue to perform the duties and exercise the authority of Speaker for twenty-four hours only after such adjournment.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00960.02
current_num: 96.02
root_num: 129
articleid: 00960
articlecurrent_num: 96
articleroot_num: 58
text:
At the commencement of every Parliament, or from time to time, as necessity may arise, the House may appoint a Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means, who shall be entitled to exercise all the powers vested in the Chairman of Ways and Means, including his powers as Deputy Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00960.03
current_num: 96.03
root_num: 108
articleid: 00960
articlecurrent_num: 96
articleroot_num: 58
text:
The Chairman of Ways and Means or the Deputy Chairman shall take the chair as Deputy Speaker, when requested so to do by Mr. Speaker, without any formal communication to the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00960.04
current_num: 96.04
root_num: 122
articleid: 00960
articlecurrent_num: 96
articleroot_num: 58
text:
Mr. Speaker shall nominate, at the commencement of every session, a Chairmen's Panel of not less 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: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00970.01
current_num: 97.01
root_num: 18
articleid: 00970
articlecurrent_num: 97
articleroot_num: 14
text:
No Member's name shall be affixed to any seat in the House before the hour of prayers; and Mr. Speaker shall give directions to the doorkeepers accordingly.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00980.01
current_num: 98.01
root_num: 66
articleid: 00980
articlecurrent_num: 98
articleroot_num: 62
text:
Any Member having secured a seat at prayers shall be entitled to retain the same until the rising of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 00990.01
current_num: 99.01
root_num: 82
articleid: 00990
articlecurrent_num: 99
articleroot_num: 76
text:
Every person returned as a Member of this House may make and subscribe a solemn affirmation in the form prescribed by statute, instead of taking an oath.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 01010.01
current_num: 101.01
root_num: 75
articleid: 01010
articlecurrent_num: 101
articleroot_num: 71
text:
Any oath or affirmation taken or made by any witness before the House, or a committee of the whole House, may be administered by the Clerk.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 01030.01
current_num: 103.01
root_num: 19
articleid: 01030
articlecurrent_num: 103
articleroot_num: 15
text:
The Serjeant at Arms attending this House shall take into his custody any stranger whom he may see, or who may be reported to him to be, in any part of the House or gallery appropriated to the Members of this House, and also any stranger who, having been admitted into any other part of the House or gallery, shall misconduct himself, or shall not withdraw when strangers are directed to withdraw, while the House, or any committee of the whole House, is sitting.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 01040.01
current_num: 104.01
root_num: 20
articleid: 01040
articlecurrent_num: 104
articleroot_num: 16
text:
No Member of this House shall presume to bring any stranger into any part of the House or gallery appropriated to the Members of this House while the House, or a committee of the whole House, is sitting.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 01050.01
current_num: 105.01
root_num: 125
articleid: 01050
articlecurrent_num: 105
articleroot_num: 105
text:
If at any sitting of the House, or in a committee of the whole House, any Member shall take notice that strangers are present, Mr. Speaker, or the chairman (as the case may be), shall forthwith put the question, ' That strangers do withdraw,' without permitting any debate or amendment: Provided that Mr. Speaker, or the chairman may, whenever he thinks fit, order the withdrawal of strangers from any part of the House. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 01060.01
current_num: 106.01
root_num: 23
articleid: 01060
articlecurrent_num: 106
articleroot_num: 19
text:
To prevent the intercepting or losing of letters directed to Members of this House, the postmaster of the House or other persons appointed by the Postmaster-General shall attend daily (Sundays excepted) for the delivery and re-direction of all letters arriving in course of post and shall take care, during their stay there, to deliver the same to the several Members to whom they shall be directed, or to their known servant or servants, or other persons bringing notes under the hands of the Members sending for the same.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 01090.01
current_num: 109.01
root_num: 127
articleid: 01090
articlecurrent_num: 109
articleroot_num: 107
text:
If, during the existence of a Parliament, papers are commanded by His Majesty to be presented to this House at any time, the delivery of such papers to the Votes and Proceedings Office shall be deemed to be for all purposes the presentation of them to this House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 01100.01
current_num: 110.01
root_num: 245
articleid: 01100
articlecurrent_num: 110
articleroot_num: 139
text:
Where, under any Act of Parliament, a statutory instrument is required to be laid before Parliament, or before this House, the delivery of a copy of such instrument to the Votes and Proceedings Office on any day during the existence of a Parliament shall be deemed to be for all purposes the laying of it before the House: Provided that nothing in this order shall apply to any statutory instrument being an order which is subject to special parliamentary procedure or to any other instrument which is required to be laid before Parliament, or before this House, for any period before it comes into operation.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 01120.01
current_num: 112.01
root_num: 214
articleid: 01120
articlecurrent_num: 112
articleroot_num: 130
text:
Whenever the House stands adjourned and it is represented to Mr. Speaker by His Majesty's Ministers that the public interest requires that the House should meet at any earlier time during the adjournment, Mr. Speaker, if he is satisfied that the public interest does so require, may give notice that he is so satisfied, and thereupon the House shall meet at the time stated in such notice.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1951-12-06
subarticleid: 01120.03
current_num: 112.03
root_num: 259
articleid: 01120
articlecurrent_num: 112
articleroot_num: 130
text:
In the event of Mr. Speaker being unable to act owing to illness or other cause, the Chairman of Ways and Means, or the Deputy Chairman, shall act in his stead for the purposes of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1954-11-03
subarticleid: 00090.01
current_num: 9.01
root_num: 88
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
No motion for the adjournment of the House shall be made until all the questions asked at the commencement of business on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday have been disposed of, and no such motion shall be made unless by a Minister of the Crown before the orders of the day or notices of motion have been entered upon, unless a Member rising in his place shall propose to move the adjournment for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance, and shall either obtain the leave of the House, or, if such leave be refused, the assent of not less than forty Members who shall thereupon rise in their places to support the motion, or unless, if fewer than forty Members and not less than ten shall thereupon rise in their places, the House shall, on a division, upon question put forthwith, determine that such motion shall be made. 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 seven of the clock on the same day. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1954-11-03
subarticleid: 00140.01
current_num: 14.01
root_num: 29
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 25
text:
The orders of the day shall be disposed of in the order in which they stand upon the paper; the right being reserved to Her Majesty's Ministers of arranging government business, whether orders of the day or notices of motions, in such order as they may think fit.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1954-11-03
subarticleid: 00150.01
current_num: 15.01
root_num: 74
articleid: 00150
articlecurrent_num: 15
articleroot_num: 70
text:
The Committees of Supply and Ways and Means shall be appointed by the House at the commencement of every session for the duration thereof, so soon as an address has been agreed to, in answer to Her Majesty's speech.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1954-11-03
subarticleid: 00310.01
current_num: 31.01
root_num: 180
articleid: 00310
articlecurrent_num: 31
articleroot_num: 119
text:
In respect of any motion, or in respect of any bill under consideration either in a committee of the whole House or on report, Mr. Speaker, or in a committee the Chairman of Ways and Means, and the Deputy Chairman, shall have power to select the new clauses or amendments to be proposed, and may, if he thinks fit, call upon any member who has given notice of an amendment to give such explanation of the object of the amendment as may enable him to form a judgement upon it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1954-11-03
subarticleid: 00570.04
current_num: 57.04
root_num: 230
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Government bills allocated to a particular standing committee shall be considered in whatever order Her Majesty's Ministers may decide.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1954-11-03
subarticleid: 0086A.01
current_num: 86A.01
root_num: 275
articleid: 0086A
articlecurrent_num: 86A
articleroot_num: 152
text:
In relation to private bills, provisional order bills and bills introduced under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936, or the Statutory Orders (Special Procedure) Act, 1945, the standing orders relating to public money shall have effect subject to any exceptions prescribed by the standing orders of this House relative to private business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1954-11-03
subarticleid: 01090.01
current_num: 109.01
root_num: 127
articleid: 01090
articlecurrent_num: 109
articleroot_num: 107
text:
If, during the existence of a Parliament, papers are commanded by Her Majesty to be presented to this House at any time, the delivery of such papers to the Votes and Proceedings Office shall be deemed to be for all purposes the presentation of them to this House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1954-11-03
subarticleid: 01120.01
current_num: 112.01
root_num: 214
articleid: 01120
articlecurrent_num: 112
articleroot_num: 130
text:
Whenever the House stands adjourned and it is represented to Mr. Speaker by Her Majesty's Ministers that the public interest requires that the House should meet at any earlier time during the adjournment, Mr. Speaker, if he is satisfied that the public interest does so require, may give notice that he is so satisfied, and thereupon the House shall meet at the time stated in such notice.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-11-06
subarticleid: 0095A.02
current_num: 95A.02
root_num: 277
articleid: 0095A
articlecurrent_num: 95A
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.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-11-06
subarticleid: 0095A.03
current_num: 95A.03
root_num: 278
articleid: 0095A
articlecurrent_num: 95A
articleroot_num: 153
text:
If such a motion is under consideration at half-past eleven o'clock, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put the question thereupon to the House, provided that, if he shall be of opinion that-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-11-06
subarticleid: 0095A.06
current_num: 95A.06
root_num: 281
articleid: 0095A
articlecurrent_num: 95A
articleroot_num: 153
text:
the time for debate has not been adequate, he shall interrupt the business and the debate shall stand adjourned till the next sitting (other than a Friday).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-11-06
subarticleid: 0095A.07
current_num: 95A.07
root_num: 282
articleid: 0095A
articlecurrent_num: 95A
articleroot_num: 153
text:
A debate which has been adjourned under paragraph (2) of this order shall not be resumed later than eleven o'clock, 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: 1957-11-06
subarticleid: 0095A.09
current_num: 95A.09
root_num: 284
articleid: 0095A
articlecurrent_num: 95A
articleroot_num: 153
text:
(a) any motion for an humble address to Her Majesty praying that a statutory instrument be annulled, and any motion that a draft of an order in Council be not submitted to Her Majesty in Council, or that a statutory instrument be not made,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-11-06
subarticleid: 0095A.10
current_num: 95A.10
root_num: 285
articleid: 0095A
articlecurrent_num: 95A
articleroot_num: 153
text:
(b) any motion that, or for an humble address to Her Majesty praying that, any other document which may be subject to proceedings in the House in pursuance of a statute be annulled, or cease to be in force, or be not made.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 00570.01
current_num: 57.01
root_num: 120
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
As many standing committees shall be appointed as may be necessary for the consideration of bills or other business committed or referred to a standing committee. Any notice of an amendment to a bill which has been committed to a standing committee shall stand referred to the committee. The quorum of a standing committee of forty-five or more members shall be fifteen and of a standing committee of less than forty-five members shall be twelve. Strangers shall be admitted to a standing committee unless the committee otherwise order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 00570.05
current_num: 57.05
root_num: 175
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Standing Orders No. 45 (Debate on clause standing part), No. 70 (Entry on minutes of proceedings of select committee), No. 71 (Entry on minutes of evidence of select committee), No. 72 (Minutes of proceedings to be brought up with report of select committee), and No. 74 (Quorum of select committee), paragraphs (1), (2), (3) and (4) of Standing Order No. 29 (Closure of debate) and Standing Order No. 30 (Majority for closure) shall apply to standing committees with the substitution in Standing Order No. 29 (Closure of debate) of the word 'chairman' for the word 'chair,' and, in Standing Order No. 30 (Majority for closure), of the number prescribed by paragraph (1) of this order as the quorum for one hundred as the number necessary to render the majority effective for the closure, and the chairman of a standing committee shall have the like powers as the Chairman of Ways and Means has under Standing Orders No. 20 (Irrelevance or repetition), No. 26 (Dilatory motion in abuse of rules of House), No. 45 (Debate on clause standing part) and No. 31 (Selection of amendments).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 00590.01
current_num: 59.01
root_num: 172
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 145
text:
One of the standing committees shall be appointed for the consideration of all public bills or other business relating exclusively to Scotland and committed or referred to a standing committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 00590.03
current_num: 59.03
root_num: 287
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 145
text:
(a) bills referred to them for consideration in relation to their principle under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 60 (Public bills relating exclusively to Scotland);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 00590.04
current_num: 59.04
root_num: 288
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 145
text:
(b) Scottish estimates referred to them under Standing Order No. 61 (Special procedure for Scottish estimates); and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 00590.05
current_num: 59.05
root_num: 289
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 145
text:
(c) specified matters referred to them under Standing Order No. 61A (Matters relating exclusively to Scotland)


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 00590.06
current_num: 59.06
root_num: 290
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 145
text:
the Scottish Standing Committee shall be known as the Scottish Grand Committee and shall consist of all the Members representing Scottish constituencies, together with not less than ten nor more than fifteen other members to be nominated in respect of any bill or other business by the Committee of Selection, who shall have regard in such nomination to the approximation of the balance of parties in the committee to that in the whole House, and shall have power from time to time to discharge the members so nominated by them, and to appoint others in substitution for those discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 00590.07
current_num: 59.07
root_num: 291
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 145
text:
For the consideration of bills certified by Mr. Speaker as relating exclusively to Scotland and committed to a standing committee or bills committed to the Scottish Standing Committee, the Committee shall consist of thirty members representing Scottish constituencies, who shall be nominated by the Committee of Selection in respect of each such bill and to whom the Committee of Selection shall have power to add not more than twenty members. In nominating members the Committee of Selection shall have regard to their qualifications and the composition of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 00600.02
current_num: 60.02
root_num: 248
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 141
text:
On the order for the second reading of any such bill being read, a motion, to be decided without amendment or debate may be made by a Minister of the Crown, ' That the bill be referred to the Scottish Grand Committee', and if, on the question thereupon being put, not less than ten Members rise in their places and signify their objection thereto, Mr. Speaker shall declare that the noes have it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 00600.03
current_num: 60.03
root_num: 249
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 141
text:
A bill so referred to the Grand Committee shall be considered in relation to the principle of the bill, and shall be reported as having been so considered to the House and shall be ordered to be read a second time upon a future day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 00610.01
current_num: 61.01
root_num: 252
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 142
text:
A motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate, to the effect that the Committee of Supply be discharged from considering the estimates or any part of the estimates for which the Secretary of State for Scotland is responsible, and that such estimates or part of such estimates be referred to the Scottish Grand Committee for consideration on not more than six days in any session and if such motion be agreed to, the Grand Committee shall consider the estimates referred to them and shall from time to time report only that they have considered the said estimates or any of them, which shall again stand referred to the Committee of Supply after such report has been brought up.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 0061A.01
current_num: 61A.01
root_num: 292
articleid: 0061A
articlecurrent_num: 61A
articleroot_num: 154
text:
A motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate, to the effect that a specified matter or matters relating exclusively to Scotland be referred to the Scottish Grand Committee for their consideration, and if, on the question thereupon being put, not less than ten Members rise in their places and signify their objection thereto, Mr. Speaker shall declare that the noes have it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1957-12-18
subarticleid: 0061A.02
current_num: 61A.02
root_num: 293
articleid: 0061A
articlecurrent_num: 61A
articleroot_num: 154
text:
If such a motion be agreed to, the Scottish Grand Committee shall consider the matter or matters to them referred on not more than two days in a Session, and shall report only that they have considered the said matter or matters.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-02-08
subarticleid: 00050.01
current_num: 5.01
root_num: 111
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 92
text:
After Whitsuntide (or, in the case of a session beginning between Easter and Christmas, after Easter) public bills other than government bills shall be arranged on the order paper in the following order: considerations of Lords amendments, third readings, considerations of report 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: 1960-02-08
subarticleid: 0011A.01
current_num: 11A.01
root_num: 294
articleid: 0011A
articlecurrent_num: 11A
articleroot_num: 155
text:
No motion or amendment shall require to be seconded before the question thereon is proposed from the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-02-08
subarticleid: 00120.01
current_num: 12.01
root_num: 113
articleid: 00120
articlecurrent_num: 12
articleroot_num: 94
text:
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and, if given by a Minister of the Crown, on Mondays and Thursdays, notices of motions for leave to bring in bills, and for the nomination of select committees, may be set down for consideration at the commencement of public business. If such motions be opposed, Mr. Speaker, after permitting, if he thinks fit, a brief explanatory statement from the Member who moves and from the Member who opposes any such motion respectively, shall put either the question thereon, or the question, that the debate be now adjourned:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-02-08
subarticleid: 00120.02
current_num: 12.02
root_num: 295
articleid: 00120
articlecurrent_num: 12
articleroot_num: 94
text:
Provided that no notice shall be given, except by a Minister of the Crown, for a day earlier than the seventh day after it has been received at the Table or for a day on which a notice of motion under this order already stands on the paper.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-02-08
subarticleid: 00160.03
current_num: 16.03
root_num: 210
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Select Committee on Estimates. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-02-08
subarticleid: 00160.06
current_num: 16.06
root_num: 151
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the revenue departments and Ministry of Defence estimates, and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. The chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure] (provided that the Public Accounts Committee have reported that they see no reason why Parliament should not sanction the virement temporarily authorised by the Treasury in each case) that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-02-08
subarticleid: 00570.01
current_num: 57.01
root_num: 120
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
As many standing committees shall be appointed as may be necessary for the consideration of bills or other business committed or referred to a standing committee. Any notice of an amendment to a bill which has been committed to a standing committee shall stand referred to the committee. The quorum of a standing committee shall be one third of the number of its members excluding the chairman, and in calculating the quorum fractions shall be counted as one. Strangers shall be admitted to a standing committee unless the committee otherwise order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-02-08
subarticleid: 00580.01
current_num: 58.01
root_num: 121
articleid: 00580
articlecurrent_num: 58
articleroot_num: 101
text:
Each of the said standing committees with the exception of the Scottish Standing Committee shall consist of a chairman to be appointed by Mr. Speaker pursuant to Standing Order No. 62 (Chairmen of standing committees) and not less than twenty nor more than fifty members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection to serve on that Standing Committee during the consideration of each bill allocated to it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-02-08
subarticleid: 00580.02
current_num: 58.02
root_num: 296
articleid: 00580
articlecurrent_num: 58
articleroot_num: 101
text:
In nominating such members the Committee of Selection shall have regard to the qualifications of those members nominated and to the composition of the House, and shall have power to discharge members from time to time and appoint others in substitution for those discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-02-08
subarticleid: 00580.03
current_num: 58.03
root_num: 297
articleid: 00580
articlecurrent_num: 58
articleroot_num: 101
text:
Provided that, for the consideration of all public bills relating exclusively to Wales and Monmouthshire, the committee shall be so constituted as to comprise all Members sitting for constituencies in Wales and Monmouthshire.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-02-10
subarticleid: 0014A.01
current_num: 14A.01
root_num: 298
articleid: 0014A
articlecurrent_num: 14A
articleroot_num: 156
text:
Notwithstanding the practice of the House which prohibits in a debate on a motion for the adjournment of the House any reference to matters requiring legislative remedy, Mr. Speaker may permit such incidental reference to legislative action as he may consider relevant to any matter of administration then under debate when enforcement of the prohibition would, in his opinion, unduly restrict the discussion of such matter.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-05-30
subarticleid: 00570.01
current_num: 57.01
root_num: 120
articleid: 00570
articlecurrent_num: 57
articleroot_num: 100
text:
As many standing committees shall be appointed as may be necessary for the consideration of bills or other business committed or referred to a standing committee. Any notice of an amendment to a bill which has been committed to a standing committee shall stand referred to the committee. The quorum of a standing 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. Strangers shall be admitted to a standing committee unless the committee otherwise order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 00010.02
current_num: 1.02
root_num: 103
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
At ten of the clock on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the proceedings on any business then under consideration, except business exempted under Standing Order No. 1A (Exemptions from Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House)), shall 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, or of the debate, 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: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 00010.05
current_num: 1.05
root_num: 105
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
After the business under consideration at ten of the clock has been disposed of, no opposed business shall be taken, except proceedings exempted under Standing Order No. 1A (Exemptions from Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House)).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 0001A.01
current_num: 1A.01
root_num: 194
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 157
text:
The following business shall be exempted from the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) and may be entered upon at any hour though oppoed, shall not, save as provided in paragraph (2) of this order, be interrupted at ten of the clock, and if under discussion when the business is postponed under the provisions of any standing order may be resumed and proceeded with, though opposed, after the interruption of business:-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 0001A.04
current_num: 1A.04
root_num: 301
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(c) proceedings on the report of a committee authorising the expenditure of public money except a report from the Committee of Supply;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 0001A.05
current_num: 1A.05
root_num: 302
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(d) proceedings in pursuance of any Act of Parliament save in so far as Standing Order No. 95A (Statutory Instruments, etc. (procedure)) otherwise provides or in pursuance of any Standing Order of this House;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 0001A.06
current_num: 1A.06
root_num: 303
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(e) proceedings of a committee on a motion authorising expenditure in connection with a bill: Provided that any questions necessary to dispose of the proceedings of such a committee shall be put at a quarter to eleven of the clock or at the expiration of three quarters of an hour after the House shall have resolved itself into that committee whichever is the later.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 0001A.07
current_num: 1A.07
root_num: 106
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If a notice of motion in the name of a Minister of the Crown stands upon the order paper at the commencement of public business to the effect either:-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 0001A.08
current_num: 1A.08
root_num: 205
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(a) that the proceedings on any specified business be exempted at this day's sitting from the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House); or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 0001A.09
current_num: 1A.09
root_num: 206
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(b) that the proceedings on any specified business be exempted at this day's sitting from the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) for a specified period after ten of the clock;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 0001A.10
current_num: 1A.10
root_num: 304
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 157
text:
it shall stand over and may not be moved until after the interruption of business and shall then be proceeded with in accordance with the following paragraphs of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 0001A.11
current_num: 1A.11
root_num: 305
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If the business interrupted is included in the business specified in the motion or is exempted under paragraph (1) of this order, Mr. Speaker shall, immediately after the interruption of business, or, if the House has been in Committee, before any day is named for the House again to resolve itself into that Committee, call upon the Minister to move his motion and the question thereon shall be put forthwith without amendment or debate and after that question has been decided, the consideration of the business interrupted shall be resumed if such business is exempted under paragraph (1) of this order or if the question be resolved in the affirmative.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 0001A.12
current_num: 1A.12
root_num: 306
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If the business interrupted is not included in the business specified in the motion or is not exempted under paragraph (1) of this order, Mr. 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. 1 (Sittings of the House) but before the resumption of any proceedings postponed under Standing Orders No. 7 (Time for taking private business) or No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 0001A.13
current_num: 1A.13
root_num: 207
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If a motion made under either of the two preceding paragraphs be agreed to, the business so specified shall be proceeded with as if exempted under paragraph (1) of this order, save that business exempted for a specified time after ten of the clock may not if opposed be entered upon or resumed after the expiration of that time and the proceedings thereon if not previously concluded shall be interrupted at the end of that period.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 0001A.14
current_num: 1A.14
root_num: 107
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 157
text:
Not more than one motion under paragraph (2) of this order may be made at any one sitting and after any business exempted under this order is disposed of after ten of the clock, the remaining business of the sitting shall be dealt with according to the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) applicable to business taken after ten of the clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 00020.01
current_num: 2.01
root_num: 31
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 27
text:
The House shall meet on Fridays at eleven of the clock, and will first proceed with private business, petitions, and motions for unopposed returns and leave of absence to Members. Standing Orders No. 1 (Sittings of the House) and No. 1A (Exemptions from Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House)) shall apply to the sittings on Fridays with the omission of paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) and with the substitution of references to four of the clock for references to ten of the clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 00070.01
current_num: 7.01
root_num: 195
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 158
text:
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays the time for private business shall end not later than a quarter to three of the clock and business entered upon and not disposed of at that hour shall be deferred to such time as the Chairman of Ways and Means may appoint. Business not reached shall stand over to the next sitting, or in the case of business which has been opposed until the next sitting other than a Friday.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 00070.02
current_num: 7.02
root_num: 307
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 158
text:
During the time of private business, opposed business shall not be proceeded with but shall be deferred to such time, other than a Friday, as the Chairman of Ways and Means may appoint. Opposed business shall include any proceedings on a private bill or a confirming bill which have been so deferred, so long as a notice of an amendment stands upon the notice paper in the form of a notice of motion on second reading, consideration or third reading of such bill: Provided that no such notice of motion shall stand on the paper for more than seven days unless renewed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 00070.04
current_num: 7.04
root_num: 158
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
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 of the clock on any specified Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or 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 by direction of the Chairman of Ways and Means shall be distributed as nearly as may be proportionately between the sittings on which government business has precedence and the other sittings.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 00070.05
current_num: 7.05
root_num: 308
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 158
text:
On any day specified under paragraph (4) of this order at seven of the clock or as soon thereafter as any motion for the adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance) 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. 1 (Sittings of the House) although opposed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 00160.02
current_num: 16.02
root_num: 149
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order exempting business from interruption under Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 1A (Exemptions from Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House)).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 00160.04
current_num: 16.04
root_num: 211
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and estimates for revenue departments and the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported allowing such vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 00590.01
current_num: 59.01
root_num: 172
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 145
text:
One of the standing committees shall be appointed for the consideration of all public bills certified under Standing Order No. 60 (Public bills relating exclusively to Scotland) or other business relating exclusively to Scotland and committed or referred to a standing committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-10-25
subarticleid: 00600.01
current_num: 60.01
root_num: 247
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 141
text:
If, after any public bill has been printed, whether introduced in this House or brought from the House of Lords, Mr. Speaker is of opinion that its provisions relate exclusively to Scotland, he shall give a certificate to that effect: Provided that a certificate shall not be witheld by reason only that a provision of that bill amends the First Schedule to the House of Commons Disqualification Act, 1957.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-11-02
subarticleid: 00080.04
current_num: 8.04
root_num: 133
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
A Member who desires an oral answer to his question shall distinguish it by an asterisk, but notice of any such question must appear at latest on the notice paper circulated two days (excluding Sunday) before that on which an answer is desired: Provided that questions received at the Table Office on Monday and Tuesday before half-past two of the clock and on Friday before eleven of the clock, may, if so desired by the Member, be put down for oral answer on the following Wednesday, Thursday and Monday, respectively.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-11-02
subarticleid: 00160.03
current_num: 16.03
root_num: 210
articleid: 00160
articlecurrent_num: 16
articleroot_num: 110
text:
For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on motions ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair '; supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-11-02
subarticleid: 00600.02
current_num: 60.02
root_num: 248
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 141
text:
On the order for the second reading of any such bill being read, a motion to be decided without amendment or debate may be made by a Minister of the Crown, ' That the bill be referred to the Scottish Grand Committee', and if, on the question thereupon being put, not less than ten Members rise in their places and signify their objection thereto, Mr. Speaker shall declare that the noes have it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-11-02
subarticleid: 0090A.01
current_num: 90A.01
root_num: 309
articleid: 0090A
articlecurrent_num: 90A
articleroot_num: 159
text:
There shall be a select committee, to be designated the Estimates Committee, to examine such of the estimates presented to this House as may seem fit to the committee and report how, if at all, the policy implied in those estimates may be carried out more economically and, if the committee think fit, to consider the principal variations between the estimates and those relating to the previous financial year and the form in which the estimates are presented to the House, to consist of forty-three members, who shall be nominated at the commencement of every session, and of whom seven shall be a quorum:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-11-02
subarticleid: 0090A.02
current_num: 90A.02
root_num: 310
articleid: 0090A
articlecurrent_num: 90A
articleroot_num: 159
text:
The 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:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-11-02
subarticleid: 0090A.03
current_num: 90A.03
root_num: 311
articleid: 0090A
articlecurrent_num: 90A
articleroot_num: 159
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; three shall be the quorum of every such sub-committee:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1960-11-02
subarticleid: 0090A.04
current_num: 90A.04
root_num: 312
articleid: 0090A
articlecurrent_num: 90A
articleroot_num: 159
text:
Every such sub-committee 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: 1960-11-02
subarticleid: 0090A.05
current_num: 90A.05
root_num: 313
articleid: 0090A
articlecurrent_num: 90A
articleroot_num: 159
text:
The committee shall have power to report from time to time the minutes of evidence taken before sub-committees and reported by them to the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00010.02
current_num: 1.02
root_num: 103
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
At ten of the clock on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the proceedings on any business then under consideration shall, save as otherwise provided in paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 2 (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, or of the debate, 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: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00010.03
current_num: 1.03
root_num: 104
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
On the interruption of business the closure may be moved; and if moved, or if proceedings under Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of debate) be then in progress, Mr. Speaker or the chairman shall not leave the chair until the questions consequent thereon and any further question, as provided in Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of debate), have been decided.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00010.05
current_num: 1.05
root_num: 105
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
After the business under consideration at ten of the clock has been disposed of, no opposed business shall be taken, save as provided in Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00010.06
current_num: 1.06
root_num: 204
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
The House shall not be adjourned except in pursuance of a resolution or by Mr. Speaker in pursuance of Standing Order No. 26 (Power of Mr. Speaker to adjourn House or suspend sitting): Provided that, when a substantive motion for the adjournment of the House has been made at or after ten of the clock Mr. Speaker shall, after the expiration of half an hour after that motion has been made, adjourn the House without putting any question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00020.01
current_num: 2.01
root_num: 194
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
The following business may be entered upon at any hour though opposed, shall not, save for the purpose of moving a motion pursuant to paragraph (2) of this order, be interrupted at ten of the clock, and if under discussion when the business is postponed under the provisions of any standing order may be resumed and proceeded with, though opposed, after the interruption of business:-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00020.05
current_num: 2.05
root_num: 302
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(d) proceedings in pursuance of any Act of Parliament save in so far as Standing Order No. 100 (Statutory Instruments, &c. (procedure)) otherwise provides or in pursuance of any Standing Order of this House which provides that proceedings though opposed may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00020.08
current_num: 2.08
root_num: 205
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(a) that any specified business may be entered upon and proceeded with at this day's sitting at any hour, though opposed; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00020.09
current_num: 2.09
root_num: 206
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(b) that any specified business may be entered upon and proceeded with at this day's sitting at any hour during a specified period after ten of the clock, though opposed;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00020.10
current_num: 2.10
root_num: 304
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
it shall stand over and may not be moved until after the interruption of business and shall then be proceeded with, though opposed, in accordance with the following paragraphs of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00020.11
current_num: 2.11
root_num: 305
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If the business interrupted is included in the business specified in the motion or in paragraph (1) of this order, Mr. Speaker shall, immediately after the interruption of business, or, if the House has been in Committee, before any day is named for the House again to resolve itself into that Committee, call upon the Minister to move his motion and the question thereon shall be put forthwith without amendment or debate and after that question has been decided, the consideration of the business interrupted shall be resumed if such business is included in the business specified in paragraph (1) of this order or if the question be resolved in the affirmative.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00020.12
current_num: 2.12
root_num: 306
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
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, Mr. 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. 1 (Sittings of the House) but before the resumption of any proceedings postponed under Standing Orders No. 7 (Time for taking private business) or No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00020.13
current_num: 2.13
root_num: 207
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If a motion made under either of the two preceding paragraphs be agreed to, the business so specified shall be proceeded with as if it were included in the business specified in paragraph (1) of this order, save that 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00020.14
current_num: 2.14
root_num: 314
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(a) business which may be proceeded with only up till a specified hour may not if opposed be entered upon or resumed after that hour and the proceedings thereon if not previously concluded shall be interrupted at that hour.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00020.15
current_num: 2.15
root_num: 315
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(b) when proceedings on such business have been postponed under the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance), there shall be added to any specified period of time during which such business may be proceeded with after ten of the clock, a further period of time equal to the duration of the proceedings upon the motion under the said Standing Order No. 9.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00020.16
current_num: 2.16
root_num: 107
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
Not more than one motion under paragraph (2) of this order may be made at any one sitting and after any business proceeding under the provisions of this order is disposed of after ten of the clock, the remaining business of the sitting shall be dealt with according to the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) applicable to business taken after ten of the clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00030.01
current_num: 3.01
root_num: 31
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 27
text:
The House shall meet on Fridays at eleven of the clock, and will first proceed with private business, petitions, and motions for unopposed returns and leave of absence to Members. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00030.02
current_num: 3.02
root_num: 316
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 27
text:
Standing Orders No. 1 (Sittings of the House) and No. 2 (Exempted business) shall apply to the sittings on Fridays with the omission of paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) and with the substitution of references to four of the clock and a quarter to five of the clock for references to ten of the clock and a quarter to eleven of the clock respectively.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00030.03
current_num: 3.03
root_num: 317
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 27
text:
In the application of Standing Order No. 100 (Statutory instruments &c. (procedure)) to the sittings on Fridays there shall be substituted references to half-past five of the clock for references to half-past eleven of the clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00050.02
current_num: 5.02
root_num: 318
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Public bills other than government bills shall have precedence over government business on ten Fridays in each session to be appointed by the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00050.03
current_num: 5.03
root_num: 111
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 146
text:
On and after the seventh Friday on which public bills other than government 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: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00050.04
current_num: 5.04
root_num: 319
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 146
text:
The ballot for private members' bills shall be held on the second Thursday on which the House shall sit during the session under arrangements to be made by Mr. Speaker, and the bills shall be presented at the commencement of public business on the fifth Wednesday on which the House shall sit during the session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00050.05
current_num: 5.05
root_num: 320
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Private members' notices of motions and private members' bills shall have precedence, in that order, over government business on ten Fridays in each session to be appointed by the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00050.06
current_num: 5.06
root_num: 321
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 146
text:
On four days other than Fridays in each session to be appointed by the House private members' notices of motions shall have precedence until seven of the clock and, if not previously concluded, the proceedings thereon shall lapse at that hour and the House shall then proceed with government business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00050.07
current_num: 5.07
root_num: 322
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Ballots for private members' notices of motions shall be held after questions on such Wednesdays as may be appointed by the House in respect of motions having precedence on Fridays; and on such days as may be appointed by the House in respect of motions having precedence on days other than Fridays.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00050.08
current_num: 5.08
root_num: 323
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Until after the fifth Wednesday on which the House shall sit during the session, no private member shall give notice of a motion for leave to bring in a bill under Standing Order No. 13 (Motions for leave to bring in bills and nomination of select committees at commencement of public business) or for presenting a bill under Standing Order No. 37 (Presentation and first reading).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00070.01
current_num: 7.01
root_num: 195
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 158
text:
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays the time for private business shall end not later than a quarter to three of the clock and business entered upon and not disposed of at that hour shall be deferred to such time as the Chairman of Ways and Means may appoint. Business not reached shall stand over to the next sitting, or in the case of opposed business until the next sitting other than a Friday.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00070.02
current_num: 7.02
root_num: 307
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 158
text:
During the time of private business, opposed business shall not be proceeded with but shall be deferred to such time, other than a Friday, as the Chairman of Ways and Means may appoint. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00070.03
current_num: 7.03
root_num: 324
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 158
text:
Opposed business shall include any proceedings on a private bill or a confirming bill which have been deferred under paragraph (2) of this Order, so long as a notice of an amendment stands upon the order paper in the form of a notice of motion (other than a notice of motion in the name of the Chairman of Ways and Means) on second reading, consideration or third reading of such bill: Provided that no such notice of motion shall stand on the order paper for more than seven days unless renewed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00070.06
current_num: 7.06
root_num: 308
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 158
text:
On any day specified under paragraph (5) of this order at seven of the clock or as soon thereafter as any motion for the adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance) 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. 1 (Sittings of the House) although opposed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00080.04
current_num: 8.04
root_num: 133
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
A Member who desires an oral answer to his question shall distinguish it by an asterisk, but subject to paragraph (5) of this Order notice of any such question must appear at latest on the notice paper circulated two days (excluding Sunday) before that on which an answer is desired: Provided that notice of questions for oral answer on a Monday must be given not later than ten of the clock on the preceding Thursday evening.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00080.05
current_num: 8.05
root_num: 325
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
Questions received at the Table Office on Monday and Tuesday before half-past two of the clock may, if so desired by the Member, be put down for oral answer on the following Wednesday and Thursday respectively: Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to questions received on the first day of a session nor to questions received on the day on which the House first meets pursuant to Standing Order No. 117 (Earlier meeting of House in certain circumstances).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00080.07
current_num: 8.07
root_num: 208
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
Whenever the House is adjourned for more than one day, notices of questions received at the Table Office at any time during the adjournment for answer on or after the day to which the House stands adjourned shall be treated-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00080.09
current_num: 8.09
root_num: 254
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
(b) if received after half-past four of the clock on the last day but one and not later than half-past four of the clock on the last day, as if they had been received after half-past two of the clock during a sitting of the House on the last day; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00090.01
current_num: 9.01
root_num: 88
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
No motion for the adjournment of the House shall be made until all the questions asked at the commencement of business on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday have been disposed of, and no such motion shall be made unless by a Minister of the Crown before the orders of the day or notices of motion have been entered upon, unless a Member rising in his place shall propose to move the adjournment for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance and shall either obtain the leave of the House, or, if such leave be refused, the assent of not less than forty Members who shall thereupon rise in their places to support the motion, or unless, if fewer than forty Members and not less than ten shall thereupon rise in their places, the House shall, on a division, upon question put forthwith, determine that such motion shall be made. 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 seven of the clock on the same day. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00090.02
current_num: 9.02
root_num: 209
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
Any proceeding which has been postponed under this order shall not, save as is provided in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business), be interrupted at ten of the clock and may be resumed and proceeded with at or after that hour for a period of time equal to the duration of the proceedings upon a motion under this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00100.04
current_num: 10.04
root_num: 242
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 129
text:
Provided that if, on a day on which notice of a motion in the terms of paragraph (a) of this order stands on the paper, leave has been given to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent public importance, or opposed private business has been set down by direction of the Chairman of Ways and Means, the motion shall be made in the terms and subject to the procedure prescribed by paragraph (b) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00130.01
current_num: 13.01
root_num: 113
articleid: 00130
articlecurrent_num: 13
articleroot_num: 94
text:
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and, if given by a Minister of the Crown, on Mondays and Thursdays, notices of motions for leave to bring in bills, and for the nomination of select committees, may be set down for consideration at the commencement of public business. Mr. Speaker, after permitting, if he thinks fit, a brief explanatory statement from the Member who makes and from a Member who opposes any such motion respectively, shall put either the question thereon, or the question, that the debate be now adjourned:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00180.02
current_num: 18.02
root_num: 149
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day so allotted, being a day on which the Committee of Supply or a report from that committee stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not, unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00180.04
current_num: 18.04
root_num: 211
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day not earlier than the seventh allotted day, being a day before the 31st of March, the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration. He shall then forthwith put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such navy, army and air votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration in the Committee of Supply on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. And the chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil estimates and the estimate for the Ministry of Defence and of the navy, the army and the air estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00180.06
current_num: 18.06
root_num: 151
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On the last day but one of the allotted days the chairman shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the vote then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in the class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Ministry of Defence estimate and in the navy, the army, and the air estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. The chairman shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure] (provided that the Public Accounts Committee have reported that they see no reason why Parliament should not sanction the virement temporarily authorised by the Treasury in each case) that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00180.07
current_num: 18.07
root_num: 152
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On the last day of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at half-past nine of the clock, forthwith put every question necessary to dispose of the resolution then under consideration, and shall then forthwith put, with respect to each class of the civil estimates, the question that the House doth agree with the committee in all the outstanding resolutions reported in respect of that class, and shall then put a like question with respect to all the resolutions outstanding in the Ministry of Defence estimate and in the navy, the army and the air estimates, and other outstanding resolutions severally.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00190.02
current_num: 19.02
root_num: 213
articleid: 00190
articlecurrent_num: 19
articleroot_num: 83
text:
Notwithstanding the practice of the House which prohibits reference to matters requiring legislative remedy in a debate in, or on going into, Committee of Supply, Mr. Speaker may, when an amendment to the question ' That Mr. Speaker do now leave the chair ' is under discussion, permit such incidental reference to legislative action as he may consider relevant to any matter of administration then under debate, when enforcement of the prohibition would, in his opinion, unduly restrict the discussion of such matter.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00230.01
current_num: 23.01
root_num: 115
articleid: 00230
articlecurrent_num: 23
articleroot_num: 96
text:
Mr. Speaker or the chairman shall order 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, Mr. Speaker or the chairman 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. 24 (Order in debate).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00240.01
current_num: 24.01
root_num: 79
articleid: 00240
articlecurrent_num: 24
articleroot_num: 75
text:
Whenever a Member shall have been named by Mr. Speaker, or by the chairman, 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, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put the question, on a motion being made, no amendment, adjournment, or debate being allowed, ' 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 chairman shall forthwith suspend the proceedings of the committee and report the circumstance to the House; and Mr. Speaker shall on a motion being made forthwith put the same question, no amendment, adjournment, or debate being allowed, 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: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00250.01
current_num: 25.01
root_num: 116
articleid: 00250
articlecurrent_num: 25
articleroot_num: 143
text:
Members who are ordered to withdraw under Standing Order No. 23 (Disorderly conduct) or who are suspended from the service of the House under Standing Order No. 24 (Order in debate) shall forthwith withdraw from the precincts of the House, subject, however, in the case of such suspended Members, to the provisions of paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 24 (Order in debate).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00270.01
current_num: 27.01
root_num: 89
articleid: 00270
articlecurrent_num: 27
articleroot_num: 78
text:
When a motion is made for the adjournment of a debate, or of the House during any debate, or that the chairman do report progress, or do leave the chair, the debate thereupon shall be confined to the matter of such motion; and no Member, having moved any such motion, shall be entitled to move any similar motion during the same debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00280.01
current_num: 28.01
root_num: 90
articleid: 00280
articlecurrent_num: 28
articleroot_num: 79
text:
If Mr. Speaker, or the chairman, 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: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00280.02
current_num: 28.02
root_num: 326
articleid: 00280
articlecurrent_num: 28
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 that the Chairman do report progress or do leave the Chair, or that further consideration of the bill be now adjourned, or that further consideration of the Lords amendments be now adjourned.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00310.02
current_num: 31.02
root_num: 99
articleid: 00310
articlecurrent_num: 31
articleroot_num: 87
text:
When a question ' That the question be now put ' has been decided in the affirmative, and the question consequent thereon has been decided, a Member may claim that any further question be put which may be requisite to bring to a decision any question already proposed from the chair, and if the assent of the Chair, as aforesaid, be not withheld, any question so claimed shall be put forthwith and decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00310.03
current_num: 31.03
root_num: 196
articleid: 00310
articlecurrent_num: 31
articleroot_num: 87
text:
When a clause or schedule is under consideration, a motion may be made that the question, that certain words of the clause or schedule defined in the motion stand part of the clause or schedule or ' 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', or ' That the clause or schedule be aded to the bill ', be now put and if the assent of the Chair, as aforesaid, be not withheld, the question on that motion shall be put forthwith and decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00320.01
current_num: 32.01
root_num: 100
articleid: 00320
articlecurrent_num: 32
articleroot_num: 88
text:
If a division be held upon a question for the closure of debate under Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of debate) that question shall not be decided in the affirmative unless it appears by the numbers declared from the chair, that not less than one hundred Members voted in the majority in support of the motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00330.02
current_num: 33.02
root_num: 327
articleid: 00330
articlecurrent_num: 33
articleroot_num: 119
text:
For the purposes of this order an instruction to a committee on a bill and a motion to recommit a bill shall be treated as amendments proposed in respect of that bill.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00380.01
current_num: 38.01
root_num: 201
articleid: 00380
articlecurrent_num: 38
articleroot_num: 127
text:
Where a public bill (not being a bill to confirm a provisional order or certificate) is ordered to be read a second time on a future day, and it appears that the standing orders relating to private business may be applicable to the bill, the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills shall be ordered to examine the bill with respect to the applicability thereto of the said standing orders, and shall proceed and report with all convenient speed, and the order of the day relating to the bill shall not be affected thereby; but if the Examiners report that any standing order applicable to the bill has not been complied with, and the Standing Orders Committee report that such standing order ought not to be dispened with, the order of the day relating to the bill shall be discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00400.02
current_num: 40.02
root_num: 263
articleid: 00400
articlecurrent_num: 40
articleroot_num: 115
text:
A motion 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, 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 and decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00400.03
current_num: 40.03
root_num: 170
articleid: 00400
articlecurrent_num: 40
articleroot_num: 115
text:
A motion to commit a bill to a standing 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, Mr. 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: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00410.01
current_num: 41.01
root_num: 216
articleid: 00410
articlecurrent_num: 41
articleroot_num: 131
text:
Whenever the House is adjourned for more than one day, notices of amendments to bills, new clauses or new schedules (whether they are to be proposed in committee or, if the bill has been reported, on consideration) or of amendments to Lords amendments received by the Clerks at the Table at any time not later than half-past four of the clock on the last day on which the House is not sitting (excluding any Saturday or Sunday) may be accepted by them as if the House were sitting.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00430.01
current_num: 43.01
root_num: 219
articleid: 00430
articlecurrent_num: 43
articleroot_num: 133
text:
There shall be a committee, to be designated the Business Committee, consisting of the members of the Chairmen's Panel together with not more than five other members to be nominated by Mr. Speaker in respect of each bill to which sub-paragraph (b) of this order applies. The quorum of the committee shall be seven. The committee-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00430.02
current_num: 43.02
root_num: 220
articleid: 00430
articlecurrent_num: 43
articleroot_num: 133
text:
(a) shall, in the case of any bill in respect of which an order has been made by the House, allotting a specified number of days or portions of days to the consideration of the bill in committee of the whole House or on report, divide the bill into such parts as they may see fit and allot to each part so many days or portions of a day so allotted as they may consider appropriate;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00430.03
current_num: 43.03
root_num: 221
articleid: 00430
articlecurrent_num: 43
articleroot_num: 133
text:
(b) may, if they think fit, do the like in repsect of any bill to the consideration of which in committee of the whole House or on report a specified number of days or portions of days has been allotted by general agreement notified orally to the House by a Minister of the Crown; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00430.04
current_num: 43.04
root_num: 222
articleid: 00430
articlecurrent_num: 43
articleroot_num: 133
text:
(c) shall report their 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 doth agree with the committee in the said resolution (or resolutions) ' shall be put forthwith and, if agreed to, shall have effect as if it were an order of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00430.05
current_num: 43.05
root_num: 328
articleid: 00430
articlecurrent_num: 43
articleroot_num: 133
text:
Proceedings in pursuance of this sub-paragraph, though opposed, may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00450.01
current_num: 45.01
root_num: 96
articleid: 00450
articlecurrent_num: 45
articleroot_num: 85
text:
In a committee on a bill, the preamble shall stand postponed until after the consideration of the clauses and of any schedules.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00470.01
current_num: 47.01
root_num: 223
articleid: 00470
articlecurrent_num: 47
articleroot_num: 134
text:
If, during the consideration of a bill in a committee of the whole House, the chairman 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: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00590.02
current_num: 59.02
root_num: 173
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 61 (Scottish Standing Committee), the bills committed to a standing committee shall be distributed among the committees by Mr. Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00590.05
current_num: 59.05
root_num: 175
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Standing Orders No. 47 (Debate on clause stand part), No. 73 (Entry on minutes of proceedings of select committee), No. 74 (Entry on minutes of evidence of select committee), No. 75 (Minutes of proceedings to be brought up with report of select committee), and No. 77 (Quorum of select committee), paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of debate) and Standing Order No. 32 (Majority for closure) shall apply to standing committees with the substitution in Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of debate) of the word 'chairman' for the word 'chair,' and, in Standing Order No. 32 (Majority for closure), of the number prescribed by paragraph (1) of this order as the quorum for one hundred as the number necessary to render the majority effective for the closure, and the chairman of a standing committee shall have the like powers as the Chairman of Ways and Means has under Standing Orders No. 22 (Irrelevance or repetition), No. 28 (Dilatory motion in abuse of rules of House), No. 47 (Debate on clause standing part) and No. 33 (Selection of amendments).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00600.01
current_num: 60.01
root_num: 121
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 101
text:
Each of the said standing committees with the exception of the Scottish Standing Committee shall consist of a chairman to be appointed by Mr. Speaker pursuant to Standing Order No. 65 (Chairmen of standing committees) and not less than twenty nor more than fifty members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection to serve on that Standing Committee during the consideration of each bill allocated to it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00610.01
current_num: 61.01
root_num: 172
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 145
text:
One of the standing committees shall be appointed for the consideration of all public bills certified under Standing Order No. 62 (Public bills relating exclusively to Scotland) or other business relating exclusively to Scotland and committed or referred to a standing committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00610.03
current_num: 61.03
root_num: 287
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 145
text:
(a) bills referred to them for consideration in relation to their principle under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 62 (Public bills relating exclusively to Scotland);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00610.04
current_num: 61.04
root_num: 288
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 145
text:
(b) Scottish estimates referred to them under Standing Order No. 63 (Special procedure for Scottish estimates); and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00610.05
current_num: 61.05
root_num: 289
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 145
text:
(c) specified matters referred to them under Standing Order No. 64 (Matters relating exclusively to Scotland)


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00620.06
current_num: 62.06
root_num: 329
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 141
text:
Proceedings in pursuance of paragraphs (2) and (4) of this order, though opposed, may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00650.01
current_num: 65.01
root_num: 266
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 147
text:
The chairman of each standing committee shall be appointed by Mr. Speaker from a Chairmen's Panel consisting of the Chairman of Ways and Means, the Deputy Chairman, and the Members appointed by Mr. Speaker in pursuance of paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 101 (Deputy Speaker and chairmen) to act as temporary chairmen of committees of the whole House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00650.04
current_num: 65.04
root_num: 203
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 147
text:
Any member of a standing committee may, at the request of the chairman of the committee, act as chairman for not more than a quarter of an hour: Provided that such member shall not exercise the powers conferred on the chairman of a standing committee by paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 59 (Standing committees (Constitution and powers)).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00660.05
current_num: 66.05
root_num: 229
articleid: 00660
articlecurrent_num: 66
articleroot_num: 135
text:
(ii) if proceedings under Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of debate) be in progress at the time when the chairman is required to adjourn the committee under this paragraph, he shall not adjourn the committee until the question for closing the 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: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00670.07
current_num: 67.07
root_num: 238
articleid: 00670
articlecurrent_num: 67
articleroot_num: 136
text:
All resolutions of a business sub-committee shall be reported to the standing committee at the commencement of the proceedings at the next sitting of that committee and shall be included in the minutes of the proceedings of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00670.09
current_num: 67.09
root_num: 270
articleid: 00670
articlecurrent_num: 67
articleroot_num: 136
text:
If the question is resolved in the affirmative, the resolution (or resolutions) shall operate as though included in the allocation of time order made by the House, but if passed in the negative the resolution (or resolutions) shall stand re-committed to the business sub-committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00680.01
current_num: 68.01
root_num: 239
articleid: 00680
articlecurrent_num: 68
articleroot_num: 137
text:
Mr. Attorney General, the Lord Advocate, Mr. Solicitor General, and Mr. Solicitor General for Scotland, being Members of this House, or any of them, 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 or be counted in the quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00780.01
current_num: 78.01
root_num: 77
articleid: 00780
articlecurrent_num: 78
articleroot_num: 73
text:
Every select committee having power to send for persons, papers, and records, shall have leave to report to the House their opinion and observations upon any matters referred to their consideration, together with the minutes of the evidence taken before them, and also to make a special report of any matters which they may think fit to bring to the notice of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00810.01
current_num: 81.01
root_num: 65
articleid: 00810
articlecurrent_num: 81
articleroot_num: 61
text:
All committees, other than committees of the whole House, shall have leave to sit at any time on any day on which the House sits, but may not otherwise sit during any adjournment of the House, without the leave of the House, and such leave shall not be moved for without notice.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00830.02
current_num: 83.02
root_num: 330
articleid: 00830
articlecurrent_num: 83
articleroot_num: 10
text:
This Order shall not be deemed to preclude the House, upon consideration of a bill reported from a committee, from considering an amendment that would have been in order if it had been proposed in committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00900.01
current_num: 90.01
root_num: 243
articleid: 00900
articlecurrent_num: 90
articleroot_num: 138
text:
When a Minister of the Crown in Committee of Ways and Means has made the first of several motions upon which a bill is to be founded for imposing, renewing, varying or repealing any charge upon the people, the chairman shall forthwith put the question thereupon and shall then successively put forthwith the question on each further motion made by the Minister, save the last motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00910.01
current_num: 91.01
root_num: 275
articleid: 00910
articlecurrent_num: 91
articleroot_num: 152
text:
In relation to private bills, provisional order bills and bills introduced under the Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 1936, or the Statutory Orders (Special Procedure) Act 1945, the standing orders relating to public money shall have effect subject to any exceptions prescribed by the standing orders of this House relating to private business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 00920.01
current_num: 92.01
root_num: 71
articleid: 00920
articlecurrent_num: 92
articleroot_num: 67
text:
In all contracts extending over a period of years, and creating a public charge, actual or prospective, entered into by the government for the coveyance of mails by sea, or for the purpose of telegraphic communications beyond sea, there shall be inserted the condition that the contract shall not be binding until it has been approved of by a resolution of the House. Proceedings in pursuance of this Order, though opposed, may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 01000.03
current_num: 100.03
root_num: 278
articleid: 01000
articlecurrent_num: 100
articleroot_num: 153
text:
If such a motion is under consideration at half-past eleven o'clock, Mr. 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: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 01070.01
current_num: 107.01
root_num: 76
articleid: 01070
articlecurrent_num: 107
articleroot_num: 72
text:
Any oath taken or affirmation made by any witness before a select committee may be administered by the chairman, or by the clerk attending such committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1963-08-01
subarticleid: 01100.01
current_num: 110.01
root_num: 125
articleid: 01100
articlecurrent_num: 110
articleroot_num: 105
text:
If at any sitting of the House, or in a committee of the whole House, any Member shall take notice that strangers are present, Mr. Speaker, or the chairman (as the case may be), shall forthwith put the question, ' That strangers do withdraw,' without permitting any debate or amendment and such question, though opposed, may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business: Provided that Mr. Speaker, or the chairman may, whenever he thinks fit, order the withdrawal of strangers from any part of the House. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1965-10-27
subarticleid: 00080.06
current_num: 8.06
root_num: 331
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
Notice of a question shall not be given for oral answer on a day later than twenty-one days after the date of notice. In reckoning the period of twenty-one days, no account shall be taken of any period during which the House stands adjourned for more than two days.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00020.02
current_num: 2.02
root_num: 299
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(a) proceedings on a bill originating in Committee of Ways and Means or any Consolidated Fund Bill or Appropriation Bill;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00020.04
current_num: 2.04
root_num: 302
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(c) proceedings in pursuance of any Act of Parliament save in so far as Standing Order No. 100 (Statutory Instruments, &c. (procedure)) otherwise provides or in pursuance of any Standing Order of this House which provides that proceedings though opposed may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00020.05
current_num: 2.05
root_num: 303
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(d) proceedings on a motion authorising expenditure in connection with a bill: Provided that any questions necessary to dispose of the proceedings on such a motion shall be put at a quarter to eleven of the clock or at the expiration of three quarters of an hour after the commencement of those proceedings whichever is the later.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00170.01
current_num: 17.01
root_num: 332
articleid: 00170
articlecurrent_num: 17
articleroot_num: 160
text:
The business of supply shall be appointed as an order of the day at the commencement of every session, so soon as an address has been agreed to, in answer to Her Majesty's speech, and so from day to day during the continuance of the session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00170.02
current_num: 17.02
root_num: 74
articleid: 00170
articlecurrent_num: 17
articleroot_num: 160
text:
The Committee of Ways and Means shall be appointed by the House at the commencement of every session for the duration thereof, so soon as an address has been agreed to, in answer to Her Majesty's speech.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00180.01
current_num: 18.01
root_num: 146
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00180.02
current_num: 18.02
root_num: 149
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on definite matter of urgent public importance) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (4), (5) and (6) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00180.03
current_num: 18.03
root_num: 210
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00180.04
current_num: 18.04
root_num: 333
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put any question necessary to dispose of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00180.05
current_num: 18.05
root_num: 334
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account and all such defence votes for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00180.06
current_num: 18.06
root_num: 335
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of the votes outstanding in the Defence (Central), Defence (Navy), Defence (Army), and Defence (Air) estimates be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure] (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no reason why Parliament should not sanction the virement temporarily authorised by the Treasury in each case) that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00180.07
current_num: 18.07
root_num: 336
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, and any Member who wishes to declare himself with the noes, on the putting of any such question, shall give notice not later than the previous day of his intention to do so; and after the questions on any such opposed votes have been severally put by Mr. Speaker, he may, if he thinks fit and with the assent of the House, put for each financial year only the question, that the total amount of all such votes outstanding for such year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the services defined in those votes.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00180.10
current_num: 18.10
root_num: 337
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
During any proceedings on or in relation to the business of supply, notwithstanding anything in paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of Debate), that order may be put in force when Mr. Deputy Speaker is in the Chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00190.01
current_num: 19.01
root_num: 94
articleid: 00190
articlecurrent_num: 19
articleroot_num: 83
text:
Whenever an order of the day is read for the House to resolve itself into a committee other than a committee on a bill, Mr. Speaker shall leave the chair without putting any question, and the House shall thereupon resolve itself into such committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00310.04
current_num: 31.04
root_num: 101
articleid: 00310
articlecurrent_num: 31
articleroot_num: 87
text:
Except as provided in paragraph (10) of Standing Order No. 18 (Business of supply) this order shall be put in force only when Mr. Speaker or, in committee, the Chairman of Ways and Means or Deputy Chairman is in the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00590.05
current_num: 59.05
root_num: 175
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Standing Orders No. 47 (Debate on clause or schedule standing part), No. 73 (Entry on minutes of proceedings of select committee), No. 74 (Entry on minutes of evidence of select committee), No. 75 (Minutes of proceedings to be brought up with report of select committee), and No. 77 (Quorum of select committee), paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of debate) and Standing Order No. 32 (Majority for closure) shall apply to standing committees with the substitution in Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of debate) of the word 'chairman' for the word 'chair,' and, in Standing Order No. 32 (Majority for closure), of the number prescribed by paragraph (1) of this order as the quorum for one hundred as the number necessary to render the majority effective for the closure, and the chairman of a standing committee shall have the like powers as the Chairman of Ways and Means has under Standing Orders No. 22 (Irrelevance or repetition), No. 28 (Dilatory motion in abuse of rules of House), No. 47 (Debate on clause standing part) and No. 33 (Selection of amendments).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00630.01
current_num: 63.01
root_num: 252
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 142
text:
A motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate, to the effect that the estimates or any part of the estimates for which the Secretary of State for Scotland is responsible, be referred to the Scottish Grand Committee for consideration on not more than six days in any session and if such motion be agreed to, the Grand Committee shall consider the estimates referred to them and shall from time to time report only that they have considered the said estimates or any of them.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00820.01
current_num: 82.01
root_num: 3
articleid: 00820
articlecurrent_num: 82
articleroot_num: 2
text:
This House will receive no petition for any sum relating to public service or proceed upon any motion for a grant or charge upon the public revenue, whether payable out of the Consolidated Fund or out of money to be provided by Parliament or for releasing or compounding any sum of money owing to the Crown, unless recommended from the Crown.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00830.01
current_num: 83.01
root_num: 330
articleid: 00830
articlecurrent_num: 83
articleroot_num: 161
text:
This House shall not be precluded, upon consideration of a bill reported from a committee, from considering an amendment that would have been in order if it had been proposed in committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00830.02
current_num: 83.02
root_num: 338
articleid: 00830
articlecurrent_num: 83
articleroot_num: 161
text:
Any charge upon the public revenue whether payable out of the Consolidated Fund or out of money to be provided by Parliament including any provision for releasing or compounding any sum of money owing to the Crown shall be authorised by resolution of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00840.01
current_num: 84.01
root_num: 200
articleid: 00840
articlecurrent_num: 84
articleroot_num: 126
text:
A bill (other than a bill which is required to originate in Committee of Ways and Means) the main object of which is the creation of a public charge may either be presented, or brought in upon an order of the House, by a Minister of the Crown, and, in the case of a bill so presented or brought in, the creation of the charge shall not require to be authorised by a resolution of the House until the bill has been read a second time, and after the charge has been so authorised the bill shall be proceeded with in the same manner as a bill which involves a charge that is subsidiary to its main purpose.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1966-12-14
subarticleid: 00890.01
current_num: 89.01
root_num: 184
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 123
text:
On a Motion being made in respect of any Consolidated Fund or Appropriation Bill, that the bill be no read the third time, the question shall be put forthwith and decided without amendment or debate; and when such a bill has been reported with Amendments from a Committee of the whole House the question on any motion that the bill, as amended, be now taken into consideration shall be put forthwith and decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-10-24
subarticleid: 00020.02
current_num: 2.02
root_num: 299
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(a) proceedings on a bill brought in upon a ways and means resolution or any Consolidated Fund Bill or Appropriation Bill;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-10-24
subarticleid: 00020.03
current_num: 2.03
root_num: 302
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(b) proceedings in pursuance of any Act of Parliament save in so far as Standing Order No. 100 (Statutory Instruments, &c. (procedure)) otherwise provides or in pursuance of any Standing Order of this House which provides that proceedings though opposed may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-10-24
subarticleid: 00020.04
current_num: 2.04
root_num: 303
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(c) proceedings on a motion authorising expenditure in connection with a bill: Provided that any questions necessary to dispose of the proceedings on such a motion shall be put at a quarter to eleven of the clock or at the expiration of three quarters of an hour after the commencement of those proceedings whichever is the later.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-10-24
subarticleid: 00170.02
current_num: 17.02
root_num: 74
articleid: 00170
articlecurrent_num: 17
articleroot_num: 160
text:
A ways and means motion may be made in the House without notice on any day, so soon as an address has been agreed to in answer to Her Majesty's speech.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-10-24
subarticleid: 00530.01
current_num: 53.01
root_num: 118
articleid: 00530
articlecurrent_num: 53
articleroot_num: 98
text:
Upon the consideration of the report of a bill no amendment which could not have been proposed in committee without an instruction from the House may be proposed unless it has been authorised by a resolution of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-10-24
subarticleid: 00840.01
current_num: 84.01
root_num: 200
articleid: 00840
articlecurrent_num: 84
articleroot_num: 126
text:
A bill (other than a bill which is required to be brought in upon a Ways and Means resolution) the main object of which is the creation of a public charge may either be presented, or brought in upon an order of the House, by a Minister of the Crown, and, in the case of a bill so presented or brought in, the creation of the charge shall not require to be authorised by a resolution of the House until the bill has been read a second time, and after the charge has been so authorised the bill shall be proceeded with in the same manner as a bill which involves a charge that is subsidiary to its main purpose.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-10-24
subarticleid: 00900.01
current_num: 90.01
root_num: 339
articleid: 00900
articlecurrent_num: 90
articleroot_num: 162
text:
A Minister of the Crown may without notice make a motion for giving provisional statutory effect to any proposals in pursuance of section 42 (Collection of taxes before passing of Way and Means resolutions) of the Finance Act 1967; and the question on such a motion shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-10-24
subarticleid: 00900.02
current_num: 90.02
root_num: 243
articleid: 00900
articlecurrent_num: 90
articleroot_num: 162
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.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00050.04
current_num: 5.04
root_num: 319
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 146
text:
The ballot for private members' bills shall be held on the second Thursday on which the House shall sit during the session under arrangements to be made by Mr. Speaker, and each bill shall be presented, by the Member who has given notice of presentation or by another Member named by him in writing to the Clerks at the Table, at the commencement of public business on the fifth Wednesday on which the House shall sit during the session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00090.01
current_num: 9.01
root_num: 88
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
No motion for the adjournment of the House shall be made until all the questions asked at the commencement of public business on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday have been disposed of, and no such motion shall be made unless by a Minister of the Crown before the orders of the day or notices of motion have been entered upon, unless a Member rising in his place shall propose to move the adjournment for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration. If Mr. Speaker is satisfied that the matter is proper to be so discussed, the Member shall either obtain the leave of the House, or, if such leave be refused, the assent of not less than forty Members who shall thereupon rise in their places to support the motion, or, if fewer than forty Members and not less 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: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00090.02
current_num: 9.02
root_num: 340
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
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 Mr. Speaker directs that the urgency of the matter so requires, until seven of the clock on the same day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00090.03
current_num: 9.03
root_num: 341
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
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 Mr. Speaker by twelve of the clock, 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 Mr. 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: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00090.04
current_num: 9.04
root_num: 342
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
In determining whether a matter is proper to be discussed Mr. Speaker shall have regard to the extent to which it concerns the administrative responsibilities of Ministers of the Crown or could come within the scope of Ministerial action. In determining whether a matter is urgent Mr. Speaker shall have regard to the probability of the matter being brought before the House in time by other means.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00090.05
current_num: 9.05
root_num: 343
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
Mr. Speaker shall state whether or not he is satisfied that the matter is proper to be discussed without giving the reasons for his decision to the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00090.06
current_num: 9.06
root_num: 344
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
Debate on motions made under this order may include reference to any matter that would be in order on a motion to take note of the subject under discussion, and a motion may be made under this order notwithstanding the fact that a motion for the adjournment is already before the House or is proposed to be made.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00090.07
current_num: 9.07
root_num: 209
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
Any proceeding which has been postponed at seven of the clock under this order shall not, save as is provided in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business), be interrupted at ten of the clock and may be resumed and proceeded with at or after that hour for a period of time equal to the duration of the proceedings upon a motion under this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00180.01
current_num: 18.01
root_num: 146
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, of which not more than two may be taken in the form of four half days, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00180.02
current_num: 18.02
root_num: 149
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day so allotted, being a day on which supply stands as the first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before ten of the clock, and except in pursuance of paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration) no business of supply shall be taken after ten of the clock, whether a general order made in pursuance of paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business) is in force or not (except business as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made respectively after notice either at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate or after the interruption of business in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order No. 2 (Exempted business).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00180.03
current_num: 18.03
root_num: 345
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a half day so allotted, when the business of supply shall stand as first order, no business other than the business of supply shall be taken before seven of the clock unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown made after notice at the commencement of public business to be decided without amendment or debate, and no business of supply shall be taken after seven of the clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00180.04
current_num: 18.04
root_num: 346
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Not more than one half day so allotted may be taken in two consecutive calendar months: Provided that if for the purposes of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order, the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00180.05
current_num: 18.05
root_num: 210
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Estimates Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00180.06
current_num: 18.06
root_num: 333
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00180.09
current_num: 18.09
root_num: 336
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00180.10
current_num: 18.10
root_num: 153
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On any day upon which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on that business and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00310.01
current_num: 31.01
root_num: 98
articleid: 00310
articlecurrent_num: 31
articleroot_num: 87
text:
After a question has been proposed a Member rising in his place may claim to move, ' That the question be now put,' and, unless it shall appear to the Chair that such motion is an abuse of the rules of the House, or an infringement of the rights of the minority, the question, ' That the question be now put,' shall be put forthwith, and decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00310.02
current_num: 31.02
root_num: 99
articleid: 00310
articlecurrent_num: 31
articleroot_num: 87
text:
When a question ' That the question be now put ' has been decided in the affirmative, and the question consequent thereon has been decided, a Member may claim that any further question be put which may be requisite to bring to a decision any question already proposed from the Chair, and if the assent of the Chair, as aforesaid, be not withheld, any question so claimed shall be put forthwith and decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00310.04
current_num: 31.04
root_num: 101
articleid: 00310
articlecurrent_num: 31
articleroot_num: 87
text:
This order shall be put in force only when Mr. Speaker or, in committee, the Chairman of Ways and Means or Deputy Chairman is in the chair; except that,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 0032A.01
current_num: 32A.01
root_num: 350
articleid: 0032A
articlecurrent_num: 32A
articleroot_num: 163
text:
When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, that the amendment be made, except that, when to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, that the word 'now' stand part of the question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00390.01
current_num: 39.01
root_num: 181
articleid: 00390
articlecurrent_num: 39
articleroot_num: 120
text:
If on an amendment to the question that a bill be now read a second time or the third time it is decided that the word ' now ' stand part of the question, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith declare the bill to be read a second or the third time as the case may be. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00390.02
current_num: 39.02
root_num: 351
articleid: 00390
articlecurrent_num: 39
articleroot_num: 120
text:
When the question has been proposed that a bill be now read a second or the third time and the question on any amendment to leave out all the words after 'That' and insert other words has passed in the negative, the main question shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 00550.02
current_num: 55.02
root_num: 352
articleid: 00550
articlecurrent_num: 55
articleroot_num: 60
text:
The question for the third reading of a public bill shall be put without debate unless notice has been given by not less than six Members of an amendment to the question or of a motion that the question be not put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 0060A.01
current_num: 60A.01
root_num: 353
articleid: 0060A
articlecurrent_num: 60A
articleroot_num: 164
text:
When any public bill has been printed, a Motion, of which not less than ten days' notice has been given, may be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business, that the bill be referred to a second reading committee, and the question thereupon shall be put forthwith and decided without amendment or debate; and if, on the question being put, not less than twenty Members rise in their places and signify their objection thereto, Mr. Speaker shall declare that the noes have it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 0060A.02
current_num: 60A.02
root_num: 354
articleid: 0060A
articlecurrent_num: 60A
articleroot_num: 164
text:
A second reading committee shall be a standing committee consisting of not less than twenty nor more than eighty members, to be nominated by the Committee of Selection to serve on the committee during the consideration of each bill; 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: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 0060A.03
current_num: 60A.03
root_num: 355
articleid: 0060A
articlecurrent_num: 60A
articleroot_num: 164
text:
A second reading committee shall report to the House whether or not they recommend that the Bill ought to be read a second time; they shall have power to state their reasons for recommending that a bill ought not to be read a second time; and the question for the second reading of such a bill shall thereafter be decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 0062A.01
current_num: 62A.01
root_num: 356
articleid: 0062A
articlecurrent_num: 62A
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 standing committee 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 thereupon shall be put forthwith and decided without amendment or debate; and if, on the question being put, not less than twenty Members rise in their places and signify their objection thereto, Mr. Speaker shall declare that the noes have it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 0062A.02
current_num: 62A.02
root_num: 357
articleid: 0062A
articlecurrent_num: 62A
articleroot_num: 165
text:
A standing committee to consider bills on report shall consist of not less than twenty nor more than eighty members, to be nominated by the Committee of Selection to serve on the committee during 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: 1967-11-14
subarticleid: 0062A.03
current_num: 62A.03
root_num: 358
articleid: 0062A
articlecurrent_num: 62A
articleroot_num: 165
text:
Any committee to whom a bill is referred under this order shall report to the House that they have considered the bill and have made amendments or have made no amendment thereunto, as the case may be; and the bill so reported shall be ordered to be read the third time upon a future day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-06
subarticleid: 00400.01
current_num: 40.01
root_num: 167
articleid: 00400
articlecurrent_num: 40
articleroot_num: 115
text:
When a public bill (other than a Consolidated Fund or an Appropriation Bill, or a bill for confirming a provisional order) has been read a second time, it shall stand committed to a standing committee unless the House otherwise order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-06
subarticleid: 00400.03
current_num: 40.03
root_num: 170
articleid: 00400
articlecurrent_num: 40
articleroot_num: 115
text:
A motion to commit a bill to a standing 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, Mr. 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: 1967-12-06
subarticleid: 0043A.02
current_num: 43A.02
root_num: 360
articleid: 0043A
articlecurrent_num: 43A
articleroot_num: 166
text:
(a) Mr. Speaker has been informed that no general agreement to allot a specified number of days or portions of days to the consideration of the bill in committee or on report has been reached, or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-06
subarticleid: 0043A.03
current_num: 43A.03
root_num: 361
articleid: 0043A
articlecurrent_num: 43A
articleroot_num: 166
text:
(b) any general agreement of which Mr. Speaker has been informed is, in the opinion of a Minister of the Crown, working ineffectively,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-06
subarticleid: 0043A.04
current_num: 43A.04
root_num: 362
articleid: 0043A
articlecurrent_num: 43A
articleroot_num: 166
text:
a motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown that the committee on the bill shall report the bill on or before a specified day, and that the Business Committee shall make recommendations to the House as to the number of days or portions of days to be allotted to the consideration of the bill in committee, on report or on third reading, and as to the time by which proceedings on any parts into which they may divide the bill shall be brought to a conclusion in committee or on report and any further recommendations which may in their opinion be necessary to ensure the bringing to a conclusion of the proceedings on the parts of the bill allotted to those days or portions of days; and not more than two hours after the commencement of proceedings on such a motion Mr. Speaker shall proceed to put any question necessary to dispose of those proceedings.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-06
subarticleid: 0043A.05
current_num: 43A.05
root_num: 363
articleid: 0043A
articlecurrent_num: 43A
articleroot_num: 166
text:
For the purposes of this order the Business Committee shall consist of the Chairmen's Panel together with not more than five other Members to be nominated by Mr. Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-06
subarticleid: 0043A.06
current_num: 43A.06
root_num: 364
articleid: 0043A
articlecurrent_num: 43A
articleroot_num: 166
text:
When the Business Committee shall have reported the resolution or resolutions containing their recommendations to the House, the provisions of sub-paragraph (c) of Standing Order No. 43 (Business Committee) shall apply to the proceedings on any motions for the consideration of such report and on the consideration of the said report.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-06
subarticleid: 00680.02
current_num: 68.02
root_num: 365
articleid: 00680
articlecurrent_num: 68
articleroot_num: 137
text:
In a standing committee which is to consider a bill brought in upon a Ways and Means resolution any Minister of the Crown, being a Member of this House, though not a member of the standing 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: 1967-12-12
subarticleid: 00020.03
current_num: 2.03
root_num: 302
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(b) proceedings in pursuance of any Act of Parliament save in so far as Standing Order No. 100 (Statutory Instruments, &c. (procedure)) otherwise provides, but Mr. Speaker shall put any questions necessary to dispose of such proceedings not later than half-past eleven of the clock or one and a half hours after the commencement of those proceedings, whichever is the later: Provided that, if Mr. Speaker shall be of opinion that, because of the importance of the subject matter of the motion, the time for debate has not been adequate, he shall, instead of putting the question as aforesaid, interrupt the business, and the debate shall stand adjourned till the next sitting (other than a Friday);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-12
subarticleid: 00020.04
current_num: 2.04
root_num: 366
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(c) proceedings in pursuance of any Standing Order of this House which provides that proceedings though opposed may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-12
subarticleid: 00300.01
current_num: 30.01
root_num: 161
articleid: 00300
articlecurrent_num: 30
articleroot_num: 112
text:
The House shall not be counted on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between half-past seven and half-past eight of the clock or after ten of the clock, but if on a division taken on any business between half-past seven and half-past eight of the clock or after ten of the clock it appears that forty Members are not present, the business shall stand over until the next sitting of the House, and the next business shall be taken.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-12
subarticleid: 00300.03
current_num: 30.03
root_num: 367
articleid: 00300
articlecurrent_num: 30
articleroot_num: 112
text:
The House shall not be counted during the proceedings on any Consolidated Fund Bill or Appropriation Bill, or during proceedings in the course of which Mr. Speaker is directed to put forthwith any question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-12
subarticleid: 00300.04
current_num: 30.04
root_num: 368
articleid: 00300
articlecurrent_num: 30
articleroot_num: 112
text:
If at any time after four of the clock on the House being counted it shall appear that forty Members are not present, the business under consideration shall stand over until the next sitting of the Houe, and the House shall stand adjourned.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-12
subarticleid: 00560.02
current_num: 56.02
root_num: 369
articleid: 00560
articlecurrent_num: 56
articleroot_num: 52
text:
When the order of the day for the consideration of Lords amendments to a public bill has been read, the House shall proceed to consider the same without question put, unless the Member in charge thereof desires to defer their consideration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-14
subarticleid: 00020.11
current_num: 2.11
root_num: 306
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
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, Mr. 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. 1 (Sittings of the House) but before the resumption of any proceedings postponed under Standing Orders No. 7 (Time for taking private business) or No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-14
subarticleid: 00020.14
current_num: 2.14
root_num: 315
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(b) when proceedings on such business have been postponed under the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration), there shall be added to any specified period of time during which such business may be proceeded with after ten of the clock, a further period of time equal to the duration of the proceedings upon the motion under the said Standing Order No. 9.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-14
subarticleid: 00070.06
current_num: 7.06
root_num: 308
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 158
text:
On any day specified under paragraph (5) of this order at seven of the clock or as soon thereafter as any motion for the adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 9 (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. 1 (Sittings of the House) although opposed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-14
subarticleid: 00150.01
current_num: 15.01
root_num: 29
articleid: 00150
articlecurrent_num: 15
articleroot_num: 25
text:
The orders of the day shall be disposed of in the order in which they stand upon the paper; the right being reserved to Her Majesty's Ministers of arranging government business whether orders of the day or notices of motions in such order as they may think fit.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-14
subarticleid: 00170.01
current_num: 17.01
root_num: 332
articleid: 00170
articlecurrent_num: 17
articleroot_num: 160
text:
The business of supply shall be appointed as an order of the day at the commencement of every session, so soon as an address has been agreed to in answer to Her Majesty's speech, and so from day to day during the continuance of the session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-14
subarticleid: 00400.02
current_num: 40.02
root_num: 263
articleid: 00400
articlecurrent_num: 40
articleroot_num: 115
text:
A motion 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, 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 and decided without amendment or debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-14
subarticleid: 00630.01
current_num: 63.01
root_num: 252
articleid: 00630
articlecurrent_num: 63
articleroot_num: 142
text:
A motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business, to be decided without amendment or debate, to the effect that the estimates or any part of the estimates for which the Secretary of State for Scotland is responsible be referred to the Scottish Grand Committee for consideration on not more than six days in any session and if such motion be agreed to, the Grand Committee shall consider the estimates referred to them and shall from time to time report only that they have considered the said estimates or any of them.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-14
subarticleid: 00650.01
current_num: 65.01
root_num: 266
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 147
text:
The chairman or chairmen of each standing committee shall be appointed by Mr. Speaker from a Chairmen's Panel consisting of the Chairman of Ways and Means, the Deputy Chairman, and the Members appointed by Mr. Speaker in pursuance of paragraph (4) of Standing Order No. 101 (Deputy Speaker and chairmen) to act as temporary chairmen of committees of the whole House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-14
subarticleid: 00650.03
current_num: 65.03
root_num: 370
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 147
text:
When more than one chairman is appointed to a standing committee pursuant to paragraph (1) of this order, any of the chairmen so appointed may exercise the powers conferred by paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 59 (Standing committees (constitution and powers)).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-14
subarticleid: 00650.05
current_num: 65.05
root_num: 203
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 147
text:
Any member of a standing committee may, at the request of the chairman of the committee, act as chairman for not more than a quarter of an hour: Provided that such member shall not exercise the powers conferred on the chairman of a standing committee by paragraph (5) of Standing Order No. 59 (Standing committees (constitution and powers)).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1967-12-14
subarticleid: 00780.01
current_num: 78.01
root_num: 77
articleid: 00780
articlecurrent_num: 78
articleroot_num: 73
text:
Every select committee having power to send for persons, papers, and records shall have leave to report to the House their opinion and observations upon any matters referred to their consideration, together with the minutes of the evidence taken before them, and also to make a special report of any matters which they may think fit to bring to the notice of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-02-22
subarticleid: 00900.01
current_num: 90.01
root_num: 339
articleid: 00900
articlecurrent_num: 90
articleroot_num: 162
text:
A Minister of the Crown may without notice make a motion for giving provisional statutory effect to any proposals in pursuance of section 5 of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968; and the question on such a motion shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 00050.07
current_num: 5.07
root_num: 322
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Ballots for private members' notices of motions shall be held after questions on such Wednesdays as may be appointed by the House in respect of motions having precedence on Fridays; and on such days as may be appointed by the House in respect of motions having precedence on days other than Fridays. Notice of a subject to be raised on any motion for which a ballot is held in pursuance of this paragraph may be given at the Table or in the Table Office not less than nine days before the day on which the notice of motion is to have precedence.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 00590.02
current_num: 59.02
root_num: 173
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 61 (Scottish Standing Committees), the bills committed to a standing committee shall be distributed among the committees by Mr. Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 00590.05
current_num: 59.05
root_num: 175
articleid: 00590
articlecurrent_num: 59
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Standing Orders No. 47 (Debate on clause or schedule standing part), No. 73 (Entry on minutes of proceedings of select committee), No. 74 (Entry on minutes of evidence of select committee), No. 75 (Minutes of proceedings to be brought up with report of select committee), and No. 77 (Quorum of select committee), paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of debate) and Standing Order No. 32 (Majority for closure) shall apply to standing committees with the substitution in Standing Order No. 31 (Closure of debate) of the word 'chairman' for the word 'chair,' and, in Standing Order No. 32 (Majority for closure), of the number prescribed by paragraph (1) of this order as the quorum for one hundred as the number necessary to render the majority effective for the closure, and the chairman of a standing committee shall have the like powers as the Chairman of Ways and Means has under Standing Orders No. 22 (Irrelevance or repetition), No. 28 (Dilatory motion in abuse of rules of House), No. 47 (Debate on clause standing part) and No. 33 (Selection of amendments) or as Mr. Speaker has under Standing Order No. 33 (Selection of amendments) in respect of any bill under consideration on report.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 00600.01
current_num: 60.01
root_num: 121
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 101
text:
Each of the said standing committees with the exception of the Scottish Standing Committees shall consist of a chairman to be appointed by Mr. Speaker pursuant to Standing Order No. 65 (Chairmen of standing committees) and not less than twenty nor more than fifty members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection to serve on that Standing Committee during the consideration of each bill allocated to it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 00610.01
current_num: 61.01
root_num: 172
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 145
text:
For the consideration of all public bills certified under Standing Order No. 62 (Public bills relating exclusively to Scotland) or other business relating exclusively to Scotland and committed or referred to a standing committee standing committees shall be appointed as set out in this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 00610.06
current_num: 61.06
root_num: 290
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 145
text:
such a Standing Committee shall be known as the Scottish Grand Committee and shall consist of all the Members representing Scottish constituencies, together with not less than ten nor more than fifteen other members to be nominated in respect of any bill or other business by the Committee of Selection, who shall have regard in such nomination to the approximation of the balance of parties in the committee to that in the whole House, and shall have power from time to time to discharge the members so nominated by them, and to appoint others in substitution for those discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 00610.07
current_num: 61.07
root_num: 291
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 145
text:
For the consideration of bills certified by Mr. Speaker as relating exclusively to Scotland and committed to a standing committee or bills committed to a Scottish Standing Committee not more than two committees may be appointed; the first such Committee shall consist of thirty members representing Scottish constituencies, who shall be nominated by the Committee of Selection in respect of each such bill and to whom the Committee of Selection shall have power to add not more than twenty members and the second such committee shall consist of not less than twenty nor more than fifty members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection, of whom not less than twenty members shall represent Scottish constituencies. In nominating members the Committee of Selection shall have regard to their qualifications and the composition of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 00620.04
current_num: 62.04
root_num: 250
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 141
text:
When the order for the second reading of any such bill has been read, a motion to be decided without amendment or debate may be made by a Minister of the Crown 'That the bill be committed to a Scottish Standing Committee ': Provided that this paragraph shall not apply in the case of any bill to the second reading of which notice of an amendment has been given by not less than six Members.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 00620.05
current_num: 62.05
root_num: 251
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 141
text:
If such a motion shall have been agreed to, the bill shall be deemed to have been read a second time, and shall be committed to a Scottish Standing Committee, and shall proceed through its remaining stages according to the ordinary practice of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 0064A.01
current_num: 64A.01
root_num: 371
articleid: 0064A
articlecurrent_num: 64A
articleroot_num: 167
text:
There shall be a Standing Committee to be known as the Welsh Grand Committee to consider such specified matters relating exclusively to Wales and Monmouthshire as may be referred to them and to consist of all Members sitting for constituencies in Wales and Monmouthshire, together with not more than Five other Members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection, who shall have power from time to time to discharge the Members so nominated by them and to appoint others in substitution for those discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 0064A.02
current_num: 64A.02
root_num: 372
articleid: 0064A
articlecurrent_num: 64A
articleroot_num: 167
text:
A Motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of Public Business, to be decided without amendment or debate, to the effect that a specified matter or matters relating exclusively to Wales and Monmouthshire be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for their consideration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 0064A.03
current_num: 64A.03
root_num: 373
articleid: 0064A
articlecurrent_num: 64A
articleroot_num: 167
text:
If such a Motion be agreed to, the Welsh Grand Committee shall consider the matter or matters to them referred and shall report only that they have considered the said matter or matters.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-10-24
subarticleid: 0078A.01
current_num: 78A.01
root_num: 374
articleid: 0078A
articlecurrent_num: 78A
articleroot_num: 168
text:
All select committees shall have power to authorise the Clerk of this 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 think fit, after those reports have been laid upon the Table but not more than forty-eight hours before the intended time of publication of such reports.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-11-12
subarticleid: 0001A.01
current_num: 1A.01
root_num: 375
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 169
text:
A motion may be made after ten of the clock by a Minister of the Crown, That the proceedings of this day's sitting be suspended, and the question thereon shall be decided without amendment or debate; and if the question be agreed to in the House, a motion may immediately thereafter be made, That this House do now adjourn, and at the conclusion of the debate on that motion and in no case later than half an hour after the motion has been made, the motion shall lapse and Mr. Speaker shall suspend the sitting till ten of the clock on the following morning, or, if it be after midnight, till ten of the clock in the morning of the same day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-11-12
subarticleid: 0001A.02
current_num: 1A.02
root_num: 376
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 169
text:
If the question on a motion, made likewise in a committee of the whole House, That the proceedings of the committee be suspended, be so decided in the affirmative, the Chairman shall leave the chair and make a report to that effect, whereupon Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put the question, That the proceedings of this day's sitting be suspended, and the House shall proceed thereon in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1) of this Order, and, if the question be agreed to, a motion for the adjournment of the House may be made and the sitting shall afterwards be suspended as aforesaid; but, if that question be negatived, the House shall immediately again resolve itself into the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-11-12
subarticleid: 0001A.03
current_num: 1A.03
root_num: 377
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 169
text:
On the resumption of the sitting the House shall forthwith resume the suspended proceedings and may afterwards proceed with the remaining business of the sitting which has been suspended: Provided that-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-11-12
subarticleid: 0001A.04
current_num: 1A.04
root_num: 378
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 169
text:
(a) on a motion being made by a Minister of the Crown, That this House do now adjourn, Mr. Speaker shall put the question thereon forthwith; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-11-12
subarticleid: 0001A.05
current_num: 1A.05
root_num: 379
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 169
text:
(b) on the conclusion of the business Mr. Speaker shall adjourn the House without putting any question; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-11-12
subarticleid: 0001A.06
current_num: 1A.06
root_num: 380
articleid: 0001A
articlecurrent_num: 1A
articleroot_num: 169
text:
(c) if the business has not been concluded before two of the clock, Mr. Speaker shall interrupt the proceedings at that hour and the debate or further consideration of the bill shall stand adjourned, or, if the House be in committee, the Chairman shall leave the chair and report progress and ask leave to sit again, and Mr. Speaker shall thereafter adjourn the House without putting any question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-12-19
subarticleid: 00600.01
current_num: 60.01
root_num: 121
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 101
text:
Each of the said standing committees with the exception of the Scottish Standing Committees shall consist of a chairman to be appointed by Mr. Speaker pursuant to Standing Order No. 65 (Chairmen of standing committees) and not less than sixteen nor more than fifty members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection to serve on that Standing Committee during the consideration of each bill allocated to it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1968-12-19
subarticleid: 00610.07
current_num: 61.07
root_num: 291
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 145
text:
For the consideration of bills certified by Mr. Speaker as relating exclusively to Scotland and committed to a standing committee or bills committed to a Scottish Standing Committee not more than two committees may be appointed; the first such Committee shall consist of thirty members representing Scottish constituencies, who shall be nominated by the Committee of Selection in respect of each such bill and to whom the Committee of Selection shall have power to add not more than twenty members and the second such committee shall consist of not less than sixteen nor more than fifty members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection, of whom not less than sixteen members shall represent Scottish constituencies. In nominating members the Committee of Selection shall have regard to their qualifications and the composition of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1969-10-21
subarticleid: 00020.05
current_num: 2.05
root_num: 303
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(d) proceedings on a motion authorising expenditure in connection with a bill: Provided that any questions necessary to dispose of the proceedings on such a motion shall be put at a quarter to eleven of the clock or at the expiration of three quarters of an hour after the commencement of those proceedings, whichever is the later.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1969-10-21
subarticleid: 00020.06
current_num: 2.06
root_num: 106
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If a notice of motion in the name of a Minister of the Crown stands upon the order paper at the commencement of public business to the effect:-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1969-10-21
subarticleid: 00020.08
current_num: 2.08
root_num: 206
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(b) that any specified business may be entered upon and proceeded with at this day's sitting at any hour during a specified period after ten of the clock, though opposed; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1969-10-21
subarticleid: 00020.09
current_num: 2.09
root_num: 381
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(c) that at this day's sitting any specified business may be entered upon and proceeded with at any hour, though opposed, and that other specified business may subsequently be entered upon at any hour though opposed, and may be proceeded with during a specified period after ten of the clock or after it has been entered upon, whichever is the later;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1969-10-21
subarticleid: 00020.11
current_num: 2.11
root_num: 305
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If the business interrupted is included in the business specified in the motion or in paragraph (1) of this order, Mr. Speaker shall, immediately after the interruption of business, or, if the House has been in Committee, before any day is named for the House again to resolve itself into that Committee, call upon the Minister to move his motion and the question thereon shall be put forthwith without amendment or debate, and after that question has been decided the consideration of the business interrupted shall be resumed if such business is included in the business specified in paragraph (1) of this order or if the question be resolved in the affirmative.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1969-10-21
subarticleid: 00180.06
current_num: 18.06
root_num: 333
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put in respect of such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously the question that the total amount shall be granted for the purposes defined in those supplementary estimates; and, in respect of any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year, as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, he shall then in like manner put the question that the total amount of such vote outstanding be granted for those services.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1969-10-21
subarticleid: 00180.07
current_num: 18.07
root_num: 334
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to any vote on account for the Ministry of Defence for the coming financial year as shall have been put down on at least one previous day for consideration on an allotted day, that the total amounts of all such votes outstanding be granted for those services. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions in respect of the civil and defence estimates, that the total amounts of all such outstanding estimates supplementary to those of the current financial year as shall have been presented not less than seven clear days previously be granted for the services defined in the supplementary estimates. He shall then in like manner put severally the questions that the total amounts of any outstanding excess vote (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote) be granted for the services defined in any statement of excess.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1969-10-21
subarticleid: 00180.08
current_num: 18.08
root_num: 335
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On the last of the allotted days, Mr. Speaker shall, at ten of the clock, forthwith proceed to put the question with respect to each class of the civil estimates that the total amount of the votes outstanding in that class be granted for the services defined in that class, and shall in like manner put severally the questions that the total amount of the estimates for the Ministry of Defence be granted for the services defined in those estimates. He shall in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure] (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no reason why Parliament should not sanction the virement temporarily authorised by the Treasury in each case) that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1969-10-21
subarticleid: 00180.09
current_num: 18.09
root_num: 336
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Not less than two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration, on any day on which Mr. Speaker is, under this order, directed to put forthwith any question; and if notice has been given of objection to any total amount on which the question is to be put, Mr. Speaker shall put first the question on that total amount or, in the case of the estimates for the Ministry of Defence, on each vote in those estimates. When such questions have been disposed of, or if no notice of objection has been given, Mr. Speaker shall put for each financial year only the question that the total amount outstanding for that year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1969-10-21
subarticleid: 00600.02
current_num: 60.02
root_num: 296
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 101
text:
In nominating such Members the Committee of Selection shall have regard to the qualifications of those Members nominated and to the composition of the House, and shall have power to discharge Members from time to time and appoint others in substitution for those discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1969-10-21
subarticleid: 0060A.02
current_num: 60A.02
root_num: 354
articleid: 0060A
articlecurrent_num: 60A
articleroot_num: 164
text:
A second reading committee shall be a standing committee consisting of not less than twenty nor more than fifty members, to be nominated by the Committee of Selection to serve on the committee during the consideration of each bill; 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: 1969-10-21
subarticleid: 01040.01
current_num: 104.01
root_num: 82
articleid: 01040
articlecurrent_num: 104
articleroot_num: 76
text:
Every person returned as a Member of this House may make and subscribe a solemn affirmation in the form prescribed by statute instead of taking an oath.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1970-11-23
subarticleid: 00130.03
current_num: 13.03
root_num: 383
articleid: 00130
articlecurrent_num: 13
articleroot_num: 94
text:
(a) notice shall be given in the Public Bill Office, by the Member in person or by another Member on his behalf, but on any one day not more than one notice shall be accepted from any one Member; 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1970-11-23
subarticleid: 00130.04
current_num: 13.04
root_num: 384
articleid: 00130
articlecurrent_num: 13
articleroot_num: 94
text:
(b) no notice shall be given for a day on which a notice of motion under this order already stands on the paper;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1970-11-23
subarticleid: 00130.05
current_num: 13.05
root_num: 385
articleid: 00130
articlecurrent_num: 13
articleroot_num: 94
text:
(c) no notice shall be given for a day earlier than the fifth or later than the fifteenth sitting day after the day on which it is given;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1970-11-23
subarticleid: 00130.06
current_num: 13.06
root_num: 386
articleid: 00130
articlecurrent_num: 13
articleroot_num: 94
text:
(d) not more than one such notice shall stand on the paper in the name of any one Member for a day within any period of fifteen sitting days.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-01-21
subarticleid: 00180.05
current_num: 18.05
root_num: 210
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
For the purposes of this order the business of supply shall consist of proceedings on supplementary or additional estimates for the current financial year; any excess vote; votes on account; main estimates whether for the coming or the current financial year; substantive motions, including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Service [Expenditure]; motions for the adjournment of the House; and the consideration of reports from the Committee of Public Accounts and the Expenditure Committee. But such business shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-01-21
subarticleid: 00800.01
current_num: 80.01
root_num: 309
articleid: 00800
articlecurrent_num: 80
articleroot_num: 159
text:
There shall be a select committee, to be called the Expenditure Committee, to consider any papers on public expenditure presented to this House and such of the estimates as may seem fit to the committee and in particular to consider how, if at all, the policies implied in the figures of expenditure and in the estimates may be carried out more economically, and to examine the form of the papers and of the estimates presented to this House; to consist of forty-nine Members, who shall be nominated at the commencement of every session, and of whom nine shall be a quorum.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-01-21
subarticleid: 00800.03
current_num: 80.03
root_num: 387
articleid: 00800
articlecurrent_num: 80
articleroot_num: 159
text:
The committee shall have power to appoint persons with technical knowledge 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: 1971-01-21
subarticleid: 00800.04
current_num: 80.04
root_num: 311
articleid: 00800
articlecurrent_num: 80
articleroot_num: 159
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; three shall be the quorum of every such sub-committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-01-21
subarticleid: 00800.06
current_num: 80.06
root_num: 313
articleid: 00800
articlecurrent_num: 80
articleroot_num: 159
text:
The committee shall have power to report from time to time the minutes of evidence taken before sub-committees.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-01-21
subarticleid: 00800.07
current_num: 80.07
root_num: 388
articleid: 00800
articlecurrent_num: 80
articleroot_num: 159
text:
The committee and any sub-committee appointed by the committee shall have power to admit strangers during the examination of witnesses unless they otherwise order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00010.01
current_num: 1.01
root_num: 102
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
The House shall meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at half-past two o'clock, and will first proceed with private business, petitions, motions for unopposed returns, questions and ballots for notices of motions.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00010.02
current_num: 1.02
root_num: 389
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
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. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration), 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00010.03
current_num: 1.03
root_num: 103
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
At ten o'clock on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the proceedings on any business then under consideration shall, save as otherwise provided in paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 3 (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, or of the debate, 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00010.04
current_num: 1.04
root_num: 104
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
On the interruption of business the closure may be moved; and if moved, or if proceedings under Standing Order No. 30 (Closure of debate) be then in progress, Mr. Speaker or the chairman shall not leave the chair until the questions consequent thereon and any further question, as provided in Standing Order No. 30 (Closure of debate), have been decided.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00010.06
current_num: 1.06
root_num: 105
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
After the business under consideration at ten o'clock has been disposed of, no opposed business shall be taken, save as provided in Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00010.07
current_num: 1.07
root_num: 204
articleid: 00010
articlecurrent_num: 1
articleroot_num: 89
text:
The House shall not be adjourned except in pursuance of a resolution or by Mr. Speaker in pursuance of paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 2 (Sittings of the House (suspended sittings)) or Standing Order No. 26 (Power of Mr. Speaker to adjourn House or suspend sitting): Provided that, when a substantive motion for the adjournment of the House has been made at or after ten o'clock Mr. Speaker shall, after the expiration of half an hour after that motion has been made, adjourn the House without putting any question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00020.01
current_num: 2.01
root_num: 375
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 169
text:
A motion may be made after ten o'clock by a Minister of the Crown, 'That the proceedings of this day's sitting be suspended', and the question thereon shall be put forthwith; and if the question be agreed to in the House, a motion may immediately thereafter be made, 'That this House do now adjourn', and at the conclusion of the debate on that motion and in no case later than half an hour after the motion has been made, the motion shall lapse and Mr. Speaker shall suspend the sitting till ten o'clock on the following morning, or, if it be after midnight, till ten o'clock in the morning of the same day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00020.02
current_num: 2.02
root_num: 376
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 169
text:
If the question on a motion, made likewise in a committee of the whole House, 'That the proceedings of the committee be suspended', be so decided in the affirmative, the chairman shall leave the chair and make a report to that effect, whereupon Mr. Speaker shall forthwith put the question, 'That the proceedings of this day's sitting be suspended', and the House shall proceed thereon in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (1) of this order, and, if the question be agreed to, a motion for the adjournment of the House may be made and the sitting shall afterwards be suspended as aforesaid; but, if that question be negatived, the House shall immediately again resolve itself into the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00020.04
current_num: 2.04
root_num: 378
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 169
text:
(a) on a motion being made by a Minister of the Crown, 'That this House do now adjourn', Mr. Speaker shall put the question thereon forthwith; or


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00020.06
current_num: 2.06
root_num: 380
articleid: 00020
articlecurrent_num: 2
articleroot_num: 169
text:
(c) if the business has not been concluded before two o'clock, Mr. Speaker shall interrupt the proceedings at that hour and the debate or further consideration of the bill shall stand adjourned, or, if the House be in committee, the chairman shall leave the chair and report progress and ask leave to sit again, and Mr. Speaker shall thereafter adjourn the House without putting any question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00030.01
current_num: 3.01
root_num: 194
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 157
text:
The following business may be proceeded with at any hour though opposed, shall not, save for the purpose of moving a motion pursuant to paragraph (2) of this order, be interrupted at ten o'clock, and if under discussion when the business is postponed under the provisions of any standing order may be resumed, though opposed, after the interruption of business:-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00030.03
current_num: 3.03
root_num: 302
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(b) proceedings in pursuance of any Act of Parliament save in so far as Standing Order No. 4 (Statutory Instruments, &c. (procedure)) otherwise provides, but Mr. Speaker shall put any questions necessary to dispose of such proceedings not later than half-past eleven o'clock or one and a half hours after the commencement of those proceedings, whichever is the later: Provided that, if Mr. Speaker shall be of opinion that, because of the importance of the subject matter of the motion, the time for debate has not been adequate, he shall, instead of putting the question as aforesaid, interrupt the business, and the debate shall stand adjourned till the next sitting (other than a Friday);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00030.05
current_num: 3.05
root_num: 303
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(d) proceedings on a motion authorising expenditure in connection with a bill: Provided that any questions necessary to dispose of the proceedings on such a motion shall be put at a quarter to eleven o'clock or three quarters of an hour after the commencement of those proceedings, whichever is the later.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00030.06
current_num: 3.06
root_num: 106
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If a notice of motion in the name of a Minister of the Crown stands upon the order paper at the commencement of public business to the effect that any specified business may be proceeded with at this day's sitting though opposed-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00030.09
current_num: 3.09
root_num: 392
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(c) until either a specified hour or the end of a specified period after it has been entered upon, whichever is the later,


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00030.10
current_num: 3.10
root_num: 304
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
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.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00030.11
current_num: 3.11
root_num: 305
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If the business interrupted is included in the business specified in the motion or in paragraph (1) of this order, Mr. Speaker shall, immediately after the interruption of business, or, if the House has been in Committee, before any day is named for the House again to resolve itself into that Committee, call upon the Minister to move his motion and the question thereon shall be put forthwith, and after that question has been decided the consideration of the business interrupted shall be resumed if such business is included in the business specified in paragraph (1) of this order or if the question be resolved in the affirmative.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00030.14
current_num: 3.14
root_num: 314
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(a) business which may be proceeded with until a specified hour may not if opposed be entered upon or resumed after that hour and the proceedings thereon if not previously concluded shall be interrupted at that hour;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00030.15
current_num: 3.15
root_num: 315
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(b) when proceedings on such business have been postponed under the provisions of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration), 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. 9; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00030.16
current_num: 3.16
root_num: 393
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(c) the proceedings upon business which may be proceeded with until either a specified hour or the end of a specified period after it has been entered upon, whichever is the later, shall if not previously concluded be interrupted at that hour or at the end of that period, as the case may be.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00030.17
current_num: 3.17
root_num: 107
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 157
text:
Not more than one motion under paragraph (2) of this order may be made at any one sitting and after any business proceeding under the provisions of this order is disposed of after ten o'clock, the remaining business of the sitting shall be dealt with according to the provisions of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) applicable to business taken after ten o'clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00040.03
current_num: 4.03
root_num: 278
articleid: 00040
articlecurrent_num: 4
articleroot_num: 153
text:
If such a motion is under consideration at half-past eleven o'clock, Mr. 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00050.01
current_num: 5.01
root_num: 31
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 27
text:
The House shall meet on Fridays at eleven o'clock, and will first proceed with private business, petitions, and motions for unopposed returns. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00050.02
current_num: 5.02
root_num: 316
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 27
text:
Standing Orders No. 1 (Sittings of the House) and No. 3 (Exempted business) shall apply to the sittings on Fridays with the omission of paragraph (1) of Standing Order No. 1 (Sittings of the House) and with the substitution of references to four o'clock, a quarter to five o'clock and half-past five o'clock for references to ten o'clock, a quarter to eleven o'clock and half-past eleven o'clock respectively.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00050.03
current_num: 5.03
root_num: 317
articleid: 00050
articlecurrent_num: 5
articleroot_num: 27
text:
In the application of Standing Order No. 4 (Statutory instruments &c. (procedure)) to the sittings on Fridays there shall be substituted references to half-past five o'clock for references to half-past eleven o'clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00060.02
current_num: 6.02
root_num: 318
articleid: 00060
articlecurrent_num: 6
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Private Members' bills shall have precedence over government business on ten Fridays in each session to be appointed by the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00060.03
current_num: 6.03
root_num: 111
articleid: 00060
articlecurrent_num: 6
articleroot_num: 146
text:
On and after the seventh 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00060.04
current_num: 6.04
root_num: 319
articleid: 00060
articlecurrent_num: 6
articleroot_num: 146
text:
The ballot for private Members' bills shall be held on the second Thursday on which the House shall sit during the session under arrangements to be made by Mr. Speaker, and each bill shall be presented, by the Member who has given notice of presentation or by another Member named by him in writing to the Clerks at the Table, at the commencement of public business on the fifth Wednesday on which the House shall sit during the session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00060.05
current_num: 6.05
root_num: 320
articleid: 00060
articlecurrent_num: 6
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Private Members' notices of motions and private Members' bills shall have precedence, in that order, over government business on ten Fridays in each session to be appointed by the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00060.06
current_num: 6.06
root_num: 321
articleid: 00060
articlecurrent_num: 6
articleroot_num: 146
text:
On four days other than Fridays in each session to be appointed by the House private Members' notices of motions shall have precedence until seven o'clock and, if not previously concluded, the proceedings thereon shall lapse at that hour and the House shall then proceed with government business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00060.07
current_num: 6.07
root_num: 322
articleid: 00060
articlecurrent_num: 6
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Ballots for private Members' notices of motions shall be held after questions on such Wednesdays as may be appointed by the House in respect of motions having precedence on Fridays; and on such days as may be appointed by the House in respect of motions having precedence on days other than Fridays. Notice of a subject to be raised on any motion for which a ballot is held in pursuance of this paragraph may be given at the Table or in the Table Office not less than nine days before the day on which the notice of motion is to have precedence.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00060.08
current_num: 6.08
root_num: 323
articleid: 00060
articlecurrent_num: 6
articleroot_num: 146
text:
Until after the fifth Wednesday on which the House shall sit during the session, no private Member shall give notice of a motion for leave to bring in a bill under Standing Order No. 13 (Motions for leave to bring in bills and nomination of select committees at commencement of public business) or for presenting a bill under Standing Order No. 37 (Presentation and first reading).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00070.01
current_num: 7.01
root_num: 195
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 158
text:
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays the time for private business shall end not later than a quarter to three o'clock and business entered upon and not disposed of at that hour shall be deferred to such time as the Chairman of Ways and Means may appoint. Business not reached shall stand over to the next sitting, or in the case of opposed business until the next sitting other than a Friday.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00070.03
current_num: 7.03
root_num: 324
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 158
text:
Opposed business shall include any proceedings on a private bill or a confirming bill which have been deferred under paragraph (2) of this order, so long as a notice of an amendment stands upon the order paper in the form of a notice of motion (other than a notice of motion in the name of the Chairman of Ways and Means) on second reading, consideration or third reading of such bill: Provided that no such notice of motion shall stand on the order paper for more than seven days unless renewed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00070.05
current_num: 7.05
root_num: 158
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
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, Tuesday, Wednesday or 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 days allotted to the business of supply and other days on which government business has precedence.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00070.06
current_num: 7.06
root_num: 308
articleid: 00070
articlecurrent_num: 7
articleroot_num: 158
text:
On any day specified under paragraph (5) of this order at seven o'clock or as soon thereafter as any motion for the adjournment of the House under Standing Order No. 9 (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. 1 (Sittings of the House) although opposed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.01
current_num: 8.01
root_num: 114
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
Notices of questions shall be given by Members in writing to a Clerk at the Table or to the Table Office.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.02
current_num: 8.02
root_num: 131
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
Questions shall be taken on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, after private business has been disposed of, and not later than a quarter to three o'clock.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.03
current_num: 8.03
root_num: 132
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
No questions shall be taken after half-past three o'clock, except questions which have not been answered in consequence of the absence of the Minister to whom they are addressed, and questions which have not appeared on the paper, but which are in Mr. Speaker's opinion of an urgent character, and relate either to matters of public importance or to the arrangement of business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.04
current_num: 8.04
root_num: 133
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
A Member who desires an oral answer to his question shall distinguish it by an asterisk, but subject to paragraph (5) of this order notice of any such question must appear at latest on the notice paper circulated two days (excluding Sunday) before that on which an answer is desired: Provided that notice of questions for oral answer on a Monday must be given not later than ten o'clock on the preceding Thursday evening.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.05
current_num: 8.05
root_num: 325
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
Questions received at the Table Office before half-past two o'clock on a Monday or Tuesday on which the House is sitting may, if so desired by the Member, be put down for oral answer on the following Wednesday or Thursday respectively: Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to questions received on the first day of a session nor to questions received on the day on which the House first meets pursuant to Standing Order No. 122 (Earlier meeting of House in certain circumstances).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.07
current_num: 8.07
root_num: 134
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
If any Member does not distinguish his question by an asterisk, or if he is not present to ask it, or if it is not reached by half-past three o'clock, the Minister to whom it is addressed shall cause an answer to be printed in the Official Report of the Parliamentary Debates, unless the Member has before half-past three o'clock signified his desire to postpone the question.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.08
current_num: 8.08
root_num: 208
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
Whenever the House stands adjourned to a day other than the next day (not being a Saturday or Sunday)-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.09
current_num: 8.09
root_num: 394
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
(a) if the day to which the House stands adjourned is a Monday, notices of questions for oral answer on that Monday shall not be received later than half-past four o'clock on the preceding Thursday; and notices of questions for oral answer on the Tuesday following shall not be received later than half-past four o'clock on the preceding Friday;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.10
current_num: 8.10
root_num: 395
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
(b) if the day to which the House stands adjourned is a Tuesday, notices of questions for oral answer on that Tuesday or the Wednesday following shall not be received later than half-past four o'clock on the preceding Friday;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.11
current_num: 8.11
root_num: 396
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
(c) if the day to which the House stands adjourned is a Wednesday, notices of questions for oral answer on that Wednesday shall not be received later than half-past four o'clock on the preceding Friday; and notices of questions for oral answer on the Thursday following shall not be received later than half-past four o'clock on the preceding Monday;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.12
current_num: 8.12
root_num: 397
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
(d) if the day to which the House stands adjourned is a Thursday, notices of questions for oral answer on that Thursday shall not be received later than half-past four o'clock on the preceding Monday; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.13
current_num: 8.13
root_num: 398
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
(e) if the day to which the House stands adjourned is a Friday, notices of questions for oral answer on the following Monday shall not be received later than half-past four o'clock on the preceding Thursday:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00080.14
current_num: 8.14
root_num: 399
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
Provided that this paragraph shall not affect the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (5) of this Standing Order if the House should sit on any day on which they are applicable.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00090.01
current_num: 9.01
root_num: 88
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday a Member rising in his place at the commencement of public business may propose to move the adjournment of the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration. If Mr. Speaker is satisfied that the matter is proper to be so discussed, the Member shall either obtain the leave of the House, or, if such leave be refused, the assent of not less than forty Members who shall thereupon rise in their places to support the motion, or, if fewer than forty Members and not less 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00090.02
current_num: 9.02
root_num: 340
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
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 Mr. Speaker directs that the urgency of the matter so requires, until seven o'clock on the same day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00090.03
current_num: 9.03
root_num: 341
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
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 Mr. Speaker by twelve o'clock, 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 Mr. 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00090.07
current_num: 9.07
root_num: 209
articleid: 00090
articlecurrent_num: 9
articleroot_num: 77
text:
Any proceeding which has been postponed at seven o'clock under this order shall not, save as is provided in paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business), be interrupted at ten o'clock and may be resumed and proceeded with at or after that hour for a period of time equal to the duration of the proceedings upon a motion under this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00100.03
current_num: 10.03
root_num: 241
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 129
text:
(b) ' That this House do now adjourn till seven o'clock this day ' (in which case the question thereon shall be put forthwith):


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00100.04
current_num: 10.04
root_num: 242
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 129
text:
Provided that if, on a day on which notice of a motion in the terms of paragraph (a) of this order stands on the paper, leave has been given to move the adjournment of the House at seven o'clock for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration, or opposed private business has been set down by direction of the Chairman of Ways and Means, the motion shall be made in the terms and subject to the procedure prescribed by paragraph (b) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00130.01
current_num: 13.01
root_num: 113
articleid: 00130
articlecurrent_num: 13
articleroot_num: 94
text:
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and, if given by a Minister of the Crown, on Mondays and Thursdays, notices of motions for leave to bring in bills, and for the nomination of select committees, may be set down for consideration at the commencement of public business. Mr. Speaker, after permitting, if he thinks fit, a brief explanatory statement from the Member who makes and from a Member who opposes any such motion respectively, shall put either the question thereon, or the question, 'That the debate be now adjourned'.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00140.01
current_num: 14.01
root_num: 28
articleid: 00140
articlecurrent_num: 14
articleroot_num: 24
text:
Upon Mr. Speaker's direction, the Clerk shall read the orders of the day, without any question being put.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.01
current_num: 18.01
root_num: 146
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(a) Twenty-nine days, being days before the 5th of August, shall be allotted to the business of supply in each session.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.02
current_num: 18.02
root_num: 155
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(b) For the purposes of this order two Friday sittings shall be deemed equivalent to a single sitting on any other day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.03
current_num: 18.03
root_num: 400
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(c) Not more than two days so allotted may be taken in the form of four half days on any day other than a Friday; but not more than one such half day may be taken in two consecutive calendar months.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.04
current_num: 18.04
root_num: 346
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(d) If for the purpose of calculating the last allotted day referred to in paragraph (8) of this order the total number of half days already taken includes an odd half day, that odd half day shall be deemed the equivalent of one day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.07
current_num: 18.07
root_num: 402
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(b) business other than the business of supply may be taken before ten o'clock, only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.08
current_num: 18.08
root_num: 403
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(c) no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.11
current_num: 18.11
root_num: 405
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(b) business other than the business of supply may be taken before seven o'clock only if the business of supply has first been disposed of; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.13
current_num: 18.13
root_num: 153
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On any day on which Mr. Speaker is directed under this order to put forthwith any question, the consideration of the business of supply shall not be anticipated by a motion for the adjournment of the House, and no dilatory motion shall be moved on proceedings on the business of supply and the business shall not be interrupted under any standing order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.19
current_num: 18.19
root_num: 411
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(e) any substantive motions (including motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure]);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.22
current_num: 18.22
root_num: 414
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
but such business of supply shall not include any vote of credit or votes for supplementary or additional estimates for war expenditure.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.23
current_num: 18.23
root_num: 333
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day not earlier than the sixth allotted day, being a day not later than the 6th day of February, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.24
current_num: 18.24
root_num: 415
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(a) any vote on account for civil departments for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day; 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.25
current_num: 18.25
root_num: 416
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(b) all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.26
current_num: 18.26
root_num: 417
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(c) all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.28
current_num: 18.28
root_num: 334
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On a day not earlier than the tenth allotted day, being a day before the 25th day of March, any of the following numbers or total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.29
current_num: 18.29
root_num: 419
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(a) any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.30
current_num: 18.30
root_num: 420
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(b) any vote on account for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.31
current_num: 18.31
root_num: 421
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(c) all supplementary estimates for civil departments for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.32
current_num: 18.32
root_num: 422
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(d) all supplementary estimates for defence services for the current financial year that shall have been presented at least seven clear days previously;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.33
current_num: 18.33
root_num: 423
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(e) any excess votes for civil departments, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.34
current_num: 18.34
root_num: 424
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(f) any excess votes for defence services, provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no objection to the sums necessary being provided by excess vote;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.36
current_num: 18.36
root_num: 335
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On the last of the allotted days, any of the following total amounts which are still outstanding may be put down for consideration:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.39
current_num: 18.39
root_num: 428
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
and any motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services Expenditure (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no reason why Parliament should not sanction the virement temporarily authorised by the Treasury in each case), and Mr. Speaker shall put the questions set out in paragraph (11) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.40
current_num: 18.40
root_num: 336
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
At least two days' notice shall be given of the votes which are to be put down for consideration under paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.41
current_num: 18.41
root_num: 429
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
Notice of objection may be given in respect of any number or total amount referred to in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.42
current_num: 18.42
root_num: 430
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
On any day to which the provisions of paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of this order apply Mr. Speaker shall at ten o'clock put the following questions:-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.43
current_num: 18.43
root_num: 431
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(a) on any vote relating to numbers for defence services for the coming financial year that shall have been put down for consideration on at least one previous allotted day, the question that that number be maintained for that service;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.44
current_num: 18.44
root_num: 432
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(b) on each total amount in respect of which notice of objection has been given, the question that that total amount be granted for the purposes defined in such vote or estimate; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.45
current_num: 18.45
root_num: 433
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(c) that the total amount outstanding in respect of each financial year be granted out of the Consolidated Fund for the purposes defined in the related votes;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00180.46
current_num: 18.46
root_num: 434
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
and he shall then in like manner put severally the questions on motions relating to any Navy, Army and Air Services [Expenditure] (provided that the Committee of Public Accounts shall have reported that they see no reason why Parliament should not sanction the virement temporarily authorised by the Treasury in each case) that sanction be given to the application of the said sums.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00230.01
current_num: 23.01
root_num: 115
articleid: 00230
articlecurrent_num: 23
articleroot_num: 96
text:
Mr. Speaker or the chairman 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, Mr. Speaker or the chairman 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. 24 (Order in debate).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00240.01
current_num: 24.01
root_num: 79
articleid: 00240
articlecurrent_num: 24
articleroot_num: 75
text:
Whenever a Member shall have been named by Mr. Speaker, or by the chairman, 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, Mr. 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 chairman shall forthwith suspend the proceedings of the committee and report the circumstance to the House; and Mr. 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00270.01
current_num: 27.01
root_num: 89
articleid: 00270
articlecurrent_num: 27
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 chairman do report progress, or do leave the chair, the debate thereupon shall be confined to the matter of such motion; and no Member, having moved any such motion, shall be entitled to move any similar motion during the same debate.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00280.02
current_num: 28.02
root_num: 326
articleid: 00280
articlecurrent_num: 28
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 chairman do report progress or do leave the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00290.02
current_num: 29.02
root_num: 368
articleid: 00290
articlecurrent_num: 29
articleroot_num: 174
text:
(a) if at any time after four o'clock on the House being counted it shall appear that forty Members are not present, the business under consideration shall stand over until the next sitting of the House and the House shall stand adjourned;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00290.03
current_num: 29.03
root_num: 161
articleid: 00290
articlecurrent_num: 29
articleroot_num: 174
text:
(b) the House shall not be counted between half-past seven and half-past eight o'clock or after ten o'clock; but if during either of those periods it shall appear, on a division, that forty Members are not present, the next business shall be taken.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00290.05
current_num: 29.05
root_num: 189
articleid: 00290
articlecurrent_num: 29
articleroot_num: 174
text:
(a) if at any time after one o'clock on the House being counted it shall appear that forty Members are not present, the business under consideration shall stand over until the next sitting of the House, and the House shall stand adjourned;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00290.06
current_num: 29.06
root_num: 215
articleid: 00290
articlecurrent_num: 29
articleroot_num: 174
text:
(b) the House shall not be counted between a quarter-past one and a quarter-past two o'clock; but if during that period it shall appear on a division that forty Members are not present, the next business shall be taken.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00290.07
current_num: 29.07
root_num: 437
articleid: 00290
articlecurrent_num: 29
articleroot_num: 174
text:
If it shall appear on a division that forty Members are not present, the business under consideration shall stand over until the next sitting of the House and, subject to the provisions of paragraphs 1(b) and 2(b) of this Standing Order, the House shall be counted.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00300.01
current_num: 30.01
root_num: 98
articleid: 00300
articlecurrent_num: 30
articleroot_num: 87
text:
After a question has been proposed a Member rising in his place may claim to move, ' That the question be now put,' and, unless it shall appear to the Chair that such motion is an abuse of the rules of the House, or an infringement of the rights of the minority, the question, ' That the question be now put,' shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00300.02
current_num: 30.02
root_num: 99
articleid: 00300
articlecurrent_num: 30
articleroot_num: 87
text:
When a question ' That the question be now put ' has been decided in the affirmative, and the question consequent thereon has been decided, a Member may claim that any further question be put which may be requisite to bring to a decision any question already proposed from the Chair, and if the assent of the Chair, as aforesaid, be not withheld, any question so claimed shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00300.03
current_num: 30.03
root_num: 196
articleid: 00300
articlecurrent_num: 30
articleroot_num: 87
text:
When a clause or schedule is under consideration, a motion may be made that the question, that certain words of the clause or schedule defined in the motion stand part of the clause or schedule or ' 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', or ' That the clause or schedule be aded to the bill ', be now put and if the assent of the Chair, as aforesaid, be not withheld, the question on that motion shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00310.01
current_num: 31.01
root_num: 100
articleid: 00310
articlecurrent_num: 31
articleroot_num: 88
text:
If a division be held upon a question for the closure of debate under Standing Order No. 30 (Closure of debate) that question shall not be decided in the affirmative unless it appears by the numbers declared from the chair, that not less than one hundred Members voted in the majority in support of the motion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00320.01
current_num: 32.01
root_num: 350
articleid: 00320
articlecurrent_num: 32
articleroot_num: 163
text:
When an amendment has been moved, the question to be proposed thereon shall be, 'That the amendment be made', except that, when to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' an amendment has been moved to leave out the word 'now', the question shall be, 'That the word "now" stand part of the question'.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00330.01
current_num: 33.01
root_num: 180
articleid: 00330
articlecurrent_num: 33
articleroot_num: 119
text:
In respect of any motion or any bill under consideration on report or any Lords amendment to a bill, Mr. Speaker shall have power to select the amendments, new clauses or new schedules to be proposed thereto.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00330.02
current_num: 33.02
root_num: 438
articleid: 00330
articlecurrent_num: 33
articleroot_num: 119
text:
In committee of the whole House, the Chairman of Ways and Means and the Deputy Chairman shall have the like power to select the amendments, new clauses or new schedules to be proposed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00330.03
current_num: 33.03
root_num: 439
articleid: 00330
articlecurrent_num: 33
articleroot_num: 119
text:
Mr. Speaker, or in a committee of the whole House, the Chairman of Ways and Means or the Deputy Chairman, may, if he think fit, call upon any Member who has given notice of an amendment, new clause or new schedule to give such explanation of the object thereof as may enable him to form a judgement upon it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00330.04
current_num: 33.04
root_num: 327
articleid: 00330
articlecurrent_num: 33
articleroot_num: 119
text:
For the purposes of this order, motions for instructions to committees on bills and motions to recommit bills shall be treated as if they were amendments under paragraph (1) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00380.01
current_num: 38.01
root_num: 201
articleid: 00380
articlecurrent_num: 38
articleroot_num: 127
text:
Where a public bill (not being a bill to confirm a provisional order or certificate) is ordered to be read a second time on a future day, and it appears that the standing orders relating to private business may be applicable to the bill, the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills shall be ordered to examine the bill and they shall proceed and report with all convenient speed whether the said standing orders are applicable thereto. If they find that the standing orders are applicable, they shall further report whether they have been complied with.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00380.02
current_num: 38.02
root_num: 440
articleid: 00380
articlecurrent_num: 38
articleroot_num: 127
text:
If the Examiners report that any standing order applicable to the bill has not been complied with, and the Standing Orders Committee report that such standing order ought not to be dispensed with, the order of the day relating to the bill shall be discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00390.01
current_num: 39.01
root_num: 181
articleid: 00390
articlecurrent_num: 39
articleroot_num: 120
text:
If on an amendment to the question 'That a bill be now read a second time (or the third time)' it is decided that the word ' now ' stand part of the question, Mr. Speaker shall forthwith declare the bill to be read a second or the third time as the case may be. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00390.02
current_num: 39.02
root_num: 351
articleid: 00390
articlecurrent_num: 39
articleroot_num: 120
text:
When the question has been proposed 'That a bill be now read a second (or the third) time' and the question on any amendment to leave out all the words after 'That' and insert other words has passed in the negative, the main question shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00400.02
current_num: 40.02
root_num: 263
articleid: 00400
articlecurrent_num: 40
articleroot_num: 115
text:
A motion 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, 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00410.01
current_num: 41.01
root_num: 216
articleid: 00410
articlecurrent_num: 41
articleroot_num: 131
text:
Whenever the House is adjourned for more than one day, notices of amendments to bills, new clauses or new schedules 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 or Sunday) may be accepted as if the House were sitting.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00420.01
current_num: 42.01
root_num: 52
articleid: 00420
articlecurrent_num: 42
articleroot_num: 48
text:
All committees to which bills may be committed or referred for consideration on report shall have power to make such amendments therein as they shall think fit, provided they be relevant to the subject matter of the bill; but if any such amendments shall not be within the long title of the bill, they shall amend the long title accordingly, and report the same specially to the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00430.01
current_num: 43.01
root_num: 219
articleid: 00430
articlecurrent_num: 43
articleroot_num: 133
text:
There shall be a committee, to be called the Business Committee, consisting of the members of the Chairmen's Panel and not more than five other members to be nominated by Mr. Speaker in respect of each bill to which this order or Standing Order No. 44 (Allocation of time to bills) applies. The quorum of the committee shall be seven. The committee-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00430.04
current_num: 43.04
root_num: 222
articleid: 00430
articlecurrent_num: 43
articleroot_num: 133
text:
(c) shall report their 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 doth agree with the committee in their 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00490.01
current_num: 49.01
root_num: 55
articleid: 00490
articlecurrent_num: 49
articleroot_num: 51
text:
When a Member has brought up a clause in committee on a bill or on consideration of a bill on report, it shall be read a first time without any question being put, but no clause shall be offered on consideration of a bill on report without notice.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00520.01
current_num: 52.01
root_num: 123
articleid: 00520
articlecurrent_num: 52
articleroot_num: 103
text:
Save as provided in Standing Order No. 73 (Consideration on report of certain bills by a standing committee) every bill committed to and reported from a standing committee, whether amended or not, shall be considered on report by the House, and the provisions of Standing Order No. 51 (Consideration of bill as amended in committee of whole House) shall apply to such consideration.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00530.01
current_num: 53.01
root_num: 178
articleid: 00530
articlecurrent_num: 53
articleroot_num: 117
text:
If a motion to re-commit a bill as a whole be made, Mr. Speaker shall permit a brief explanatory statement of the reasons for such re-committal from the Member who makes, and a brief statement from a Member who opposes any such motion, and shall then put the question thereon.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00540.01
current_num: 54.01
root_num: 118
articleid: 00540
articlecurrent_num: 54
articleroot_num: 98
text:
Upon the consideration of a bill on report no amendment which could not have been proposed in committee without an instruction from the House may be proposed unless it has been authorised by a resolution of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00550.01
current_num: 55.01
root_num: 171
articleid: 00550
articlecurrent_num: 55
articleroot_num: 144
text:
When a Bill has been committed to a standing 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 in respect of that amendment or clause.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00560.02
current_num: 56.02
root_num: 352
articleid: 00560
articlecurrent_num: 56
articleroot_num: 60
text:
The question for the third reading of a public bill shall be put forthwith unless notice has been given by not less than six Members of an amendment to the question or of a motion that the question be not put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00580.03
current_num: 58.03
root_num: 16
articleid: 00580
articlecurrent_num: 58
articleroot_num: 13
text:
(2) Where such fees are imposed in respect of benefit taken or service rendered under the act, and in order to the execution of the act, and are not made payable into the Consolidated Fund, or in aid of the public revenue, and do not form the ground of public accounting by the parties receiving the same, either in respect of deficit or surplus.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00600.01
current_num: 60.01
root_num: 120
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 100
text:
As many standing committees shall be appointed as may be necessary for the consideration of bills or other business committed or referred to a standing committee. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00600.02
current_num: 60.02
root_num: 173
articleid: 00600
articlecurrent_num: 60
articleroot_num: 100
text:
Subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 69 (Scottish Standing Committees), the bills committed to a standing committee shall be distributed among the committees by Mr. Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00610.01
current_num: 61.01
root_num: 266
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 147
text:
The chairman or chairmen of each standing committee shall be appointed by Mr. Speaker from the Chairmen's Panel.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00610.03
current_num: 61.03
root_num: 370
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 147
text:
When more than one chairman is appointed to a standing committee any of the chairmen so appointed may exercise the powers conferred by paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 65 (Procedure in standing committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00610.05
current_num: 61.05
root_num: 203
articleid: 00610
articlecurrent_num: 61
articleroot_num: 147
text:
Any member of a standing committee may, at the request of the chairman of the committee, act as chairman for not more than a quarter of an hour: Provided that such member shall not exercise the powers conferred on the chairman of a standing committee by paragraph (3) of Standing Order No. 65 (Procedure in standing committees).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00620.06
current_num: 62.06
root_num: 121
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 171
text:
the Committee of Selection shall nominate not less than sixteen nor more than fifty Members to serve on each standing committee for the consideration of each bill committed, allocated or referred to it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00620.07
current_num: 62.07
root_num: 296
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 171
text:
In nominating such Members the Committee of Selection shall have regard to the qualifications of those Members nominated and to the composition of the House, and shall have power to discharge Members from time to time and appoint others in substitution for those discharged:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00620.08
current_num: 62.08
root_num: 297
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 171
text:
Provided that, for the consideration of any public bill relating exclusively to Wales and Monmouthshire, the committee shall be so constituted as to include all Members sitting for constituencies in Wales and Monmouthshire.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00640.01
current_num: 64.01
root_num: 224
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 135
text:
A standing committee to whom a bill or other business has been 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 the committee shall meet further to consider the business on such days of the week (being days on which the House sits) as may be appointed by the committee at half-past ten o'clock, unless the committee otherwise determine:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00640.02
current_num: 64.02
root_num: 226
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 135
text:
Provided that no standing committee shall sit between the hours of one o'clock and half-past three o'clock in the afternoon, except as hereinafter provided.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00640.03
current_num: 64.03
root_num: 227
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 135
text:
If a standing committee is not previously adjourned, the chairman shall adjourn the committee without putting any question at one o'clock: Provided that-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00640.04
current_num: 64.04
root_num: 228
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 135
text:
(i) if, in the opinion of the chairman, 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 until a quarter past one o'clock;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00640.05
current_num: 64.05
root_num: 229
articleid: 00640
articlecurrent_num: 64
articleroot_num: 135
text:
(ii) if proceedings under Standing Order No. 30 (Closure of debate) be in progress at the time when the Chairman 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00650.01
current_num: 65.01
root_num: 446
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 175
text:
The quorum of a standing 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00650.03
current_num: 65.03
root_num: 448
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 175
text:
(a) Any notice of an amendment to a bill which has been committed or referred to a standing committee shall stand referred to the committee, and the chairman shall have the like powers as are given to Mr. Speaker and the Chairman of Ways and Means respectively by Standing Order No. 33 (Selection of amendments).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00650.04
current_num: 65.04
root_num: 449
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 175
text:
(b) Standing Order No. 30 (Closure of debate) and Standing Order No. 31 (Majority for closure) shall apply to standing committees, except that the number necessary to render the majority effective for the closure shall be the number prescribed as the quorum by paragraph (1) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00650.05
current_num: 65.05
root_num: 450
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 175
text:
(c) The chairman of a standing committee shall have the like powers as the Chairman of Ways and Means has under the following standing orders:- No. 22 (Irrelevance or repetition) No. 28 (Dilatory motion in abuse of rules of House) No. 48 (Debate on clause or schedule standing part).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00650.06
current_num: 65.06
root_num: 175
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 175
text:
(d) The following standing orders shall apply to standing committees:- No. 79 (Entry on minutes of proceedings of select committees) No. 80 (Minutes of proceedings to be laid upon the Table) No. 83 (Quorum of select committee).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00650.07
current_num: 65.07
root_num: 265
articleid: 00650
articlecurrent_num: 65
articleroot_num: 175
text:
On a division being called in the House the chairman of a standing committee shall suspend the proceedings in the committee for such time as will, in his opinion, enable Members to vote in the division in the House and return to the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00660.01
current_num: 66.01
root_num: 353
articleid: 00660
articlecurrent_num: 66
articleroot_num: 164
text:
A motion, of which not less than ten days' notice has been given, may be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business, that a public bill be referred to a second reading committee, and the question thereupon shall be put forthwith; and if, on the question being put, at least twenty Members rise in their places and signify their objection thereto, Mr. Speaker shall declare that the noes have it. Provided that no such notice shall be given until the bill has been printed and delivered to the Vote Office.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00660.03
current_num: 66.03
root_num: 355
articleid: 00660
articlecurrent_num: 66
articleroot_num: 164
text:
A second reading committee shall report to the House either that they recommend that the bill ought to be read a second time or that they recommend that the bill ought not to be read a second time, and in the latter case they shall have power to state their reasons for so recommending.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00660.04
current_num: 66.04
root_num: 451
articleid: 00660
articlecurrent_num: 66
articleroot_num: 164
text:
Upon a motion being made for the second reading of a bill reported from a second reading committee, the question thereon shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00670.02
current_num: 67.02
root_num: 248
articleid: 00670
articlecurrent_num: 67
articleroot_num: 141
text:
On the order for the second reading of any such bill being read, a motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown, ' That the bill be referred to the Scottish Grand Committee', and the question thereupon shall be put forthwith; and if, on that question being put, not less than ten Members rise in their places and signify their objection thereto, Mr. Speaker shall declare that the noes have it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00670.03
current_num: 67.03
root_num: 249
articleid: 00670
articlecurrent_num: 67
articleroot_num: 141
text:
A bill so referred to the Scottish Grand Committee shall be considered in relation to the principle of the bill, and shall be reported as having been so considered to the House and shall be ordered to be read a second time upon a future day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00670.04
current_num: 67.04
root_num: 250
articleid: 00670
articlecurrent_num: 67
articleroot_num: 141
text:
When the order for the second reading of any such bill has been read, a motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown, 'That the bill be committed to a Scottish Standing Committee', and the question thereupon shall be put forthwith: Provided that this paragraph shall not apply in the case of any bill to the second reading of which notice of an amendment has been given by not less than six Members.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00670.05
current_num: 67.05
root_num: 251
articleid: 00670
articlecurrent_num: 67
articleroot_num: 141
text:
If such a motion shall have been agreed to, the Bill shall be deemed to have been read a second time, and shall be committed to a Scottish Standing Committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00680.02
current_num: 68.02
root_num: 287
articleid: 00680
articlecurrent_num: 68
articleroot_num: 176
text:
(a) bills referred to them for consideration in relation to their principle under paragraph (2) of Standing Order No. 67 (Public bills relating exclusively to Scotland);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00680.03
current_num: 68.03
root_num: 456
articleid: 00680
articlecurrent_num: 68
articleroot_num: 176
text:
(b) bills referred to them under Standing Order No. 73 (Consideration on report of certain bills by a standing committee);


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00680.05
current_num: 68.05
root_num: 289
articleid: 00680
articlecurrent_num: 68
articleroot_num: 176
text:
(d) specified matters referred to them under Standing Order No. 71 (Matters relating exclusively to Scotland).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00680.06
current_num: 68.06
root_num: 290
articleid: 00680
articlecurrent_num: 68
articleroot_num: 176
text:
The Scottish Grand Committee shall consist of all the Members representing Scottish constituencies, together with not less than ten nor more than fifteen other members to be nominated in respect of any bill or other business by the Committee of Selection, who shall have regard in such nomination to the approximation of the balance of parties in the committee to that in the whole House, and shall have power from time to time to discharge the members so nominated by them, and to appoint others in substitution for those discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00690.01
current_num: 69.01
root_num: 291
articleid: 00690
articlecurrent_num: 69
articleroot_num: 177
text:
For the consideration of bills certified by Mr. Speaker as relating exclusively to Scotland and committed to a standing committee or bills committed to a Scottish Standing Committee not more than two standing committees may be appointed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00690.02
current_num: 69.02
root_num: 453
articleid: 00690
articlecurrent_num: 69
articleroot_num: 177
text:
The first Scottish Standing Committee shall consist of thirty members representing Scottish constituencies, who shall be nominated by the Committee of Selection in respect of each such bill and to whom the Committee of Selection shall have power to add not more than twenty members.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00690.03
current_num: 69.03
root_num: 454
articleid: 00690
articlecurrent_num: 69
articleroot_num: 177
text:
The second Scottish Standing Committee shall consist of not less than sixteen nor more than fifty members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection, of whom not less than sixteen members shall represent Scottish constituencies.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00690.04
current_num: 69.04
root_num: 455
articleid: 00690
articlecurrent_num: 69
articleroot_num: 177
text:
In nominating members the Committee of Selection shall have regard to their qualifications and the composition of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00700.01
current_num: 70.01
root_num: 252
articleid: 00700
articlecurrent_num: 70
articleroot_num: 142
text:
A motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business to the effect that the estimates or any part of the estimates for which the Secretary of State for Scotland is responsible be referred to the Scottish Grand Committee for consideration on not more than six days in any session, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith; and if such motion be agreed to, the Committee shall consider the estimates referred to them and shall from time to time report only that they have considered the said estimates or any of them.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00710.01
current_num: 71.01
root_num: 292
articleid: 00710
articlecurrent_num: 71
articleroot_num: 154
text:
A motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business to the effect that a specified matter or matters relating exclusively to Scotland be referred to the Scottish Grand Committee for their consideration, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith; and if, on that question being put, not less than ten Members rise in their places and signify their objection thereto, Mr. Speaker shall declare that the noes have it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00710.02
current_num: 71.02
root_num: 293
articleid: 00710
articlecurrent_num: 71
articleroot_num: 154
text:
If such a motion be agreed to, the Scottish Grand Committee shall consider the matter or matters to them referred on not more than two days in a session, and shall report only that they have considered the said matter or matters.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00720.01
current_num: 72.01
root_num: 371
articleid: 00720
articlecurrent_num: 72
articleroot_num: 167
text:
There shall be a standing committee to be called the Welsh Grand Committee, which shall consider such specified matters relating exclusively to Wales and Monmouthshire as may be referred to them and shall consist of all Members sitting for constituencies in Wales and Monmouthshire, together with not more than Five other Members to be nominated by the Committee of Selection, who shall have power from time to time to discharge the Members so nominated by them and to appoint others in substitution for those discharged.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00720.02
current_num: 72.02
root_num: 372
articleid: 00720
articlecurrent_num: 72
articleroot_num: 167
text:
A motion may be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business to the effect that a specified matter or matters relating exclusively to Wales and Monmouthshire be referred to the Welsh Grand Committee for their consideration, and the question thereon shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00720.03
current_num: 72.03
root_num: 373
articleid: 00720
articlecurrent_num: 72
articleroot_num: 167
text:
If such a motion be agreed to, the Committee shall consider the matter or matters to them referred and shall report only that they have considered the said matter or matters.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00730.01
current_num: 73.01
root_num: 356
articleid: 00730
articlecurrent_num: 73
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 standing committee 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, at least twenty Members rise in their places and signify their objection thereto, Mr. Speaker shall declare that the noes have it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00730.03
current_num: 73.03
root_num: 452
articleid: 00730
articlecurrent_num: 73
articleroot_num: 165
text:
Provided that, for the consideration of all public bills relating exclusively to Wales and Monmouthshire, the committee shall be so constituted as to include all Members sitting for constituencies in Wales and Monmouthshire.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00740.01
current_num: 74.01
root_num: 231
articleid: 00740
articlecurrent_num: 74
articleroot_num: 136
text:
Whenever an order has been made by the House allocating time to the proceedings of a standing committee on any bill which has been allocated or committed to them, 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00740.02
current_num: 74.02
root_num: 237
articleid: 00740
articlecurrent_num: 74
articleroot_num: 136
text:
A business sub-committee shall consist of the chairman or one of the chairmen of the committee (who shall be chairman of the sub-committee) and seven members of the committee, to be nominated by Mr. 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 chairman 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00740.06
current_num: 74.06
root_num: 236
articleid: 00740
articlecurrent_num: 74
articleroot_num: 136
text:
(c) the time at which any proceedings, if not previously concluded, shall be brought to a conclusion.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00740.07
current_num: 74.07
root_num: 238
articleid: 00740
articlecurrent_num: 74
articleroot_num: 136
text:
All such resolutions shall be reported to the committee at the commencement of the next sitting of the committee and shall be recorded in the minutes of the proceedings of the committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00740.08
current_num: 74.08
root_num: 269
articleid: 00740
articlecurrent_num: 74
articleroot_num: 136
text:
Whenever a sub-committee have made a report to the committee, the Member in charge of the bill may forthwith move ' That this committee do agree with the business sub-committee in their resolution (or resolutions) '; and the question on such a motion shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00740.09
current_num: 74.09
root_num: 270
articleid: 00740
articlecurrent_num: 74
articleroot_num: 136
text:
If the question is agreed to, the resolution (or resolutions) shall have effect as though included in the order aforesaid, but if it is negatived the resolution (or resolutions) shall stand re-committed to the business sub-committee.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00830.01
current_num: 83.01
root_num: 50
articleid: 00830
articlecurrent_num: 83
articleroot_num: 46
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 chairman, who shall thereupon suspend the proceedings of the committee until a quorum be present, or adjourn the committee to some future day.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00830.02
current_num: 83.02
root_num: 457
articleid: 00830
articlecurrent_num: 83
articleroot_num: 46
text:
In determining whether the requisite number of members is present to form the quorum, the chairman shall be counted.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00840.01
current_num: 84.01
root_num: 77
articleid: 00840
articlecurrent_num: 84
articleroot_num: 73
text:
Every select committee having power to send for persons, papers, and records shall have leave to report to the House their opinion and observations upon any matters referred to them for their consideration, together with the minutes of the evidence taken before them, and also to make a special report of any matters which they may think fit to bring to the notice of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00860.01
current_num: 86.01
root_num: 70
articleid: 00860
articlecurrent_num: 86
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 fifteen members, who shall be nominated at the commencement of every session, and of whom five shall be a quorum. The committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records, and to report from time to time.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00870.05
current_num: 87.05
root_num: 312
articleid: 00870
articlecurrent_num: 87
articleroot_num: 159
text:
Every such sub-committee 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00890.01
current_num: 89.01
root_num: 3
articleid: 00890
articlecurrent_num: 89
articleroot_num: 2
text:
This House will receive no petition for any sum relating to public service or proceed upon any motion for a grant or charge upon the public revenue, whether payable out of the Consolidated Fund or the National Loans Fund or out of money to be provided by Parliament or for releasing or compounding any sum of money owing to the Crown, unless recommended from the Crown.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00900.01
current_num: 90.01
root_num: 338
articleid: 00900
articlecurrent_num: 90
articleroot_num: 161
text:
Any charge upon the public revenue whether payable out of the Consolidated Fund or the National Loans Fund or out of money to be provided by Parliament including any provision for releasing or compounding any sum of money owing to the Crown shall be authorised by resolution of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00930.01
current_num: 93.01
root_num: 184
articleid: 00930
articlecurrent_num: 93
articleroot_num: 123
text:
On a Motion being made in respect of any Consolidated Fund or Appropriation Bill, 'That the bill be no read the third time', the question shall be put forthwith; and when such a bill has been reported with amendments from a committee of the whole House the question on any motion 'That the bill, as amended, be now taken into consideration' shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00940.02
current_num: 94.02
root_num: 243
articleid: 00940
articlecurrent_num: 94
articleroot_num: 162
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; 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 00960.01
current_num: 96.01
root_num: 71
articleid: 00960
articlecurrent_num: 96
articleroot_num: 67
text:
In all contracts extending over a period of years, and creating a public charge, actual or prospective, entered into by the government for the coveyance of mails by sea, or for the purpose of telegraphic communications beyond sea, there shall be inserted the condition that the contract shall not be binding until it has been approved of by a resolution of the House. Proceedings in pursuance of this order, though opposed, may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 01020.01
current_num: 102.01
root_num: 13
articleid: 01020
articlecurrent_num: 102
articleroot_num: 8
text:
All other such petitions, after they shall have been ordered to lie on the Table, shall stand referred to a committee to be designated the Committee on Public Petitions; but if any such petition relate to any matter or subject with respect to which the Member presenting it has given notice of a motion, and the said petition has not been ordered to be printed by the committee, such Member may, after notice given, move 'That such petition be printed with the Votes'.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 01050.02
current_num: 105.02
root_num: 62
articleid: 01050
articlecurrent_num: 105
articleroot_num: 170
text:
Whenever the House shall be informed by the Clerk at the Table of the unavoidable absence of Mr. Speaker, the Chairman of Ways and Means shall perform the duties and exercise the authority of Mr. Speaker in relation to all proceedings of this House, as Deputy Speaker, until Mr. Speaker resumes the Chair or, if he does not resume the Chair during the course of the sitting, until the next meeting of the House, and so on from day to day, on the like information being given to the House, until the House shall otherwise order:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 01050.03
current_num: 105.03
root_num: 458
articleid: 01050
articlecurrent_num: 105
articleroot_num: 170
text:
Provided that if the House shall adjourn for more than twenty-four hours the Chairman of Ways and Means shall continue to perform the duties and exercise the authority of Speaker, as Deputy Speaker, for twenty-four hours only after such adjournment.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 01050.04
current_num: 105.04
root_num: 459
articleid: 01050
articlecurrent_num: 105
articleroot_num: 170
text:
The Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means shall not perform the duties and exercise the authority of the Speaker in accordance with paragraph (2) of this order, unless the House has been informed by the Clerk at the Table of the unavoidable absence both of Mr. Speaker and of the Chairman of Ways and Means.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 01060.01
current_num: 106.01
root_num: 122
articleid: 01060
articlecurrent_num: 106
articleroot_num: 172
text:
Mr. Speaker shall nominate, at the commencement of every session, not less 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: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 01060.02
current_num: 106.02
root_num: 460
articleid: 01060
articlecurrent_num: 106
articleroot_num: 172
text:
The members nominated in accordance with the preceding paragraph together with the Chairman of Ways and Means and the Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means shall constitute the Chairmen's Panel.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 01110.01
current_num: 111.01
root_num: 75
articleid: 01110
articlecurrent_num: 111
articleroot_num: 71
text:
Any oath taken or affirmation made by any witness before the House, or a committee of the whole House, may be administered by the Clerk.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 01150.01
current_num: 115.01
root_num: 125
articleid: 01150
articlecurrent_num: 115
articleroot_num: 105
text:
If at any sitting of the House, or in a committee of the whole House, any Member shall take notice that strangers are present, Mr. Speaker, or the chairman (as the case may be), shall forthwith put the question, ' That strangers do withdraw,' and such question, though opposed, may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business: Provided that Mr. Speaker, or the chairman may, whenever he thinks fit, order the withdrawal of strangers from any part of the House. 


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 01160.01
current_num: 116.01
root_num: 23
articleid: 01160
articlecurrent_num: 116
articleroot_num: 19
text:
To prevent the intercepting or losing of letters directed to Members of this House, the postmaster of the House or other persons appointed by the Post Office shall attend daily (Sundays excepted) for the delivery and re-direction of all letters arriving in course of post and shall take care, during their stay there, to deliver the same to the several Members to whom they shall be directed, or to their known servant or servants, or other persons bringing notes under the hands of the Members sending for the same.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-03-08
subarticleid: 01220.01
current_num: 122.01
root_num: 214
articleid: 01220
articlecurrent_num: 122
articleroot_num: 130
text:
Whenever the House stands adjourned and it is represented to Mr. Speaker by Her Majesty's Ministers that the public interest requires that the House should meet at a time earlier than that to which the House stands adjourned, Mr. Speaker, if he is satisfied that the public interest does so require, may give notice that, being so satisfied, he appoints a time for the House to meet, and the House shall accordingly meet at the time stated in such notice.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-04-07
subarticleid: 00080.06
current_num: 8.06
root_num: 331
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
Notice of a question shall not be given for oral answer on a day later than ten sitting days after the date of notice.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-04-07
subarticleid: 00180.08
current_num: 18.08
root_num: 403
articleid: 00180
articlecurrent_num: 18
articleroot_num: 110
text:
(c) no business of supply shall be taken after ten o'clock (except as provided for in paragraphs (6), (7) and (8) of this order or in paragraph (7) of Standing Order No. 9 (Adjournment on specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration)), unless the House otherwise order on the motion of a Minister of the Crown, made after notice after the interruption of business in accordance with the provision of Standing Order No. 3 (Exempted business).


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-07-16
subarticleid: 0083A.02
current_num: 83A.02
root_num: 462
articleid: 0083A
articlecurrent_num: 83A
articleroot_num: 178
text:
(1) a select committee shall have power, if they so order, to admit strangers during the examination of witnesses; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-07-16
subarticleid: 0083A.03
current_num: 83A.03
root_num: 463
articleid: 0083A
articlecurrent_num: 83A
articleroot_num: 178
text:
(2) a sub-committee appointed by such a select committee shall have a like power except as that committee otherwise order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-07-16
subarticleid: 0085A.01
current_num: 85A.01
root_num: 464
articleid: 0085A
articlecurrent_num: 85A
articleroot_num: 179
text:
All select committees having power to send for persons, papers and records shall have power to authorise the publication by the witnesses concerned of memoranda of evidence submitted to them and of the names of persons who have been summoned to appear as witnesses before them; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-07-16
subarticleid: 0085A.02
current_num: 85A.02
root_num: 465
articleid: 0085A
articlecurrent_num: 85A
articleroot_num: 179
text:
Mr. Speaker shall have power to authorise such publication in the case of any such select committee which is no longer in existence.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-07-16
subarticleid: 0087A.01
current_num: 87A.01
root_num: 466
articleid: 0087A
articlecurrent_num: 87A
articleroot_num: 180
text:
There shall be a select committee, to consist of twelve members, who shall be nominated at the commencement of every session, to join with the committee appointed by the Lords as the Joint Committee on Consolidation, &c., Bills to consider:


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-07-16
subarticleid: 0087A.04
current_num: 87A.04
root_num: 469
articleid: 0087A
articlecurrent_num: 87A
articleroot_num: 180
text:
(c) bills prepared pursuant to the Consolidation of Enactments (Procedure) Act 1949, together with any memoranda laid pursuant to that Act and any representations made with respect thereto;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-07-16
subarticleid: 0087A.05
current_num: 87A.05
root_num: 470
articleid: 0087A
articlecurrent_num: 87A
articleroot_num: 180
text:
(d) bills to consolidate any enactments with amendments to give effect to recommendations made by one or both of the Law Commissions, together with any report containing such recommendations; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-07-16
subarticleid: 0087A.06
current_num: 87A.06
root_num: 471
articleid: 0087A
articlecurrent_num: 87A
articleroot_num: 180
text:
(e) bills prepared by one or both of the Law Commissions to promote the reform of the statute law by the repeal, in accordance with Law Commission recommendations, of certain enactments which (except in so far as their effect is preserved) are no longer of practical utility, whether or not they make other provision in connection with the repeal of those enactments, together with any Law Commission report on any such bill.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-07-16
subarticleid: 0087A.07
current_num: 87A.07
root_num: 472
articleid: 0087A
articlecurrent_num: 87A
articleroot_num: 180
text:
The Committee shall have power to send for persons, papers and records; and to sit notwithstanding any adjournment of the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 00100.01
current_num: 10.01
root_num: 182
articleid: 00100
articlecurrent_num: 10
articleroot_num: 129
text:
In order to facilitate the business of select or of standing committees a motion may, after two days' notice, be made by a Minister of the Crown at the commencement of public business, in either of the following forms:-


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 00290.02
current_num: 29.02
root_num: 437
articleid: 00290
articlecurrent_num: 29
articleroot_num: 182
text:
If at any time it shall appear, on a division, that forty Members are not present, the business under consideration shall stand over until the next sitting of the House and the next business shall be taken.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 00300.03
current_num: 30.03
root_num: 196
articleid: 00300
articlecurrent_num: 30
articleroot_num: 87
text:
When a clause or schedule is under consideration, a motion may be made that the question, that certain words of the clause or schedule defined in the motion stand part of the clause or schedule or ' 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', or ' That the clause (or schedule) be aded to the bill ', be now put and if the assent of the Chair, as aforesaid, be not withheld, the question on that motion shall be put forthwith.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 00300.04
current_num: 30.04
root_num: 101
articleid: 00300
articlecurrent_num: 30
articleroot_num: 87
text:
This order shall be put in force in committee only when the Chairman of Ways and Means or either Deputy Chairman is in the chair.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 00330.02
current_num: 33.02
root_num: 438
articleid: 00330
articlecurrent_num: 33
articleroot_num: 119
text:
In committee of the whole House, the Chairman of Ways and Means and the Deputy Chairmen shall have the like power to select the amendments, new clauses or new schedules to be proposed.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 00330.03
current_num: 33.03
root_num: 439
articleid: 00330
articlecurrent_num: 33
articleroot_num: 119
text:
Mr. Speaker, or in a committee of the whole House, the Chairman of Ways and Means or either Deputy Chairman, may, if he think fit, call upon any Member who has given notice of an amendment, new clause or new schedule to give such explanation of the object thereof as may enable him to form a judgement upon it.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 00330.04
current_num: 33.04
root_num: 327
articleid: 00330
articlecurrent_num: 33
articleroot_num: 119
text:
For the purposes of this order, motions for instructions to committees on bills and motions to re-commit bills shall be treated as if they were amendments under paragraph (1) of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 00330.05
current_num: 33.05
root_num: 474
articleid: 00330
articlecurrent_num: 33
articleroot_num: 119
text:
The powers conferred on Mr. Speaker by this order shall not be exercised by the Deputy Speaker save during the consideration of the business of supply.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 00430.01
current_num: 43.01
root_num: 219
articleid: 00430
articlecurrent_num: 43
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 chairman of the committee, and not more than eight other members to be nominated by Mr. 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: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 00430.02
current_num: 43.02
root_num: 220
articleid: 00430
articlecurrent_num: 43
articleroot_num: 133
text:
(a) shall, in the case of any bill in respect of which an order has been made by the House, allotting a specified number of days or portions of days to the consideration of the bill in committee of the whole House or on report, divide the bill into such parts as they may see fit and allot to each part so many days or portions of a day so allotted as they may consider appropriate; and


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 00430.03
current_num: 43.03
root_num: 222
articleid: 00430
articlecurrent_num: 43
articleroot_num: 133
text:
(b) shall report their 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 doth agree with the committee in their 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: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 00440.01
current_num: 44.01
root_num: 362
articleid: 00440
articlecurrent_num: 44
articleroot_num: 181
text:
If a motion be made by a Minister of the Crown providing for the allocation of time to any proceedings on a bill Mr. Speaker shall, not more than three hours after the commencement of the proceedings on such a motion, proceed to put any question necessary to dispose of those proceedings.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 01040.01
current_num: 104.01
root_num: 129
articleid: 01040
articlecurrent_num: 104
articleroot_num: 173
text:
At the commencement of every Parliament, or from time to time, as necessity may arise, the House may appoint two Deputy Chairmen of Ways and Means, who shall be known respectively as the First and the Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means, and who shall be entitled to exercise all the powers vested in the Chairman of Ways and Means, including his powers as Deputy Speaker.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 01050.01
current_num: 105.01
root_num: 108
articleid: 01050
articlecurrent_num: 105
articleroot_num: 170
text:
The Chairman of Ways and Means or a Deputy Chairman shall take the chair as Deputy Speaker, when requested so to do by Mr. Speaker, without any formal communication to the House.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 01050.04
current_num: 105.04
root_num: 459
articleid: 01050
articlecurrent_num: 105
articleroot_num: 170
text:
Whenever the House has been informed by the Clerk at the Table of the unavoidable absence both of Mr. Speaker and of the Chairman of Ways and Means, the First Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means shall perform the duties and exercise the authority of the Speaker in accordance with paragraph (2) of this Order; and if the House should be so informed of the unavoidable absence of the First Deputy Chairman also, the Second Deputy Chairman shall perform those duties and exercise that authority.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 01060.02
current_num: 106.02
root_num: 460
articleid: 01060
articlecurrent_num: 106
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 Chairmen's Panel.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-16
subarticleid: 01220.03
current_num: 122.03
root_num: 259
articleid: 01220
articlecurrent_num: 122
articleroot_num: 130
text:
In the event of Mr. Speaker being unable to act owing to illness or other cause, the Chairman of Ways and Means, or either Deputy Chairman, shall act in his stead for the purposes of this order.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-24
subarticleid: 00620.06
current_num: 62.06
root_num: 296
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 171
text:
In nominating such Members the Committee of Selection shall have regard to the qualifications of those Members nominated and to the composition of the House, and shall have power to discharge Members from time to time and appoint others in substitution for those discharged: Provided that


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-24
subarticleid: 00620.07
current_num: 62.07
root_num: 475
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 171
text:
(i) for the consideration of any public bill certified by Mr. Speaker as relating exclusively to Scotland or of a public bill (or part of a public bill) ordered to be considered by a Scottish standing committee, the committee shall be so constituted as to include not less than sixteen Members representing Scottish constituencies;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1971-11-24
subarticleid: 00620.08
current_num: 62.08
root_num: 297
articleid: 00620
articlecurrent_num: 62
articleroot_num: 171
text:
(ii) for the consideration of any public bill relating exclusively to Wales and Monmouthshire, the committee shall be so constituted as to include all Members sitting for constituencies in Wales and Monmouthshire.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1972-08-08
subarticleid: 00030.04
current_num: 3.04
root_num: 366
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 157
text:
(c) proceedings in pursuance of any standing order of this House which provides that proceedings though opposed may be decided after the expiration of the time for opposed business;


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1972-08-08
subarticleid: 00030.11
current_num: 3.11
root_num: 305
articleid: 00030
articlecurrent_num: 3
articleroot_num: 157
text:
If the business interrupted is included in the business specified in the motion or in paragraph (1) of this order, Mr. Speaker shall, immediately after the interruption of business, or, if the House has been in committee, before any day is named for the House again to resolve itself into that committee, call upon the Minister to move his motion and the question thereon shall be put forthwith, and after that question has been decided the consideration of the business interrupted shall be resumed if such business is included in the business specified in paragraph (1) of this order or if the question be resolved in the affirmative.


chamberid: ukhoc
releaseid: 2.0.0
versionid: 1972-08-08
subarticleid: 00080.14
current_num: 8.14
root_num: 399
articleid: 00080
articlecurrent_num: 8
articleroot_num: 95
text:
Provided that this paragraph shall not affect the provisions of paragraphs (4) and (5) of this standing order if the House should sit on any day on which they are applicable.


