Carry-over of Bills — 26 Oct 2004 at 18:31

Motion made, and Question put,

That, with effect from the beginning of the next Session of Parliament, the Order of the House of 29th October 2002 relating to Carry-over of Bills be a Standing Order of the House, with the following amendments:

(1) After paragraph (4), insert-

'(4A) A carry-over motion may be made only in respect of a bill presented by a Minister of the Crown.

(4B) The provisions of this order shall not apply to a carry-over motion made in respect of a bill brought from the Lords.'

(2) In paragraph (8)(a), after 'committed', insert 'to a standing committee', and leave out from first 'Session' to end of the sub-paragraph.

(3) After paragraph (9) insert-

'(9A) A programme order relating to a bill which is carried over to the next session of Parliament shall continue to apply in the next session.'.-[Mr. Woolas.]

The House divided: Ayes 296, Noes 137.

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