Programming of Bills — 26 Oct 2004 at 17:41

Question accordingly negatived.

Amendment proposed: (b), in line 7, at end insert-

"( ) In Order A (Programme Motions), leave out paragraph (1) and insert-

'(1) A motion, of which notice has been given, providing for any proceedings on a bill to be programmed may be made at or after the second sitting of the House after the bill has been read a second time and the question shall be put-

(a) forthwith, if the motion stands in the name of members of three or more parties including a Minister of the Crown and a member of the party to which the Leader of the Opposition belongs; or

(b) not later than one hour after the commencement of proceedings on the motion, in any other case.

(1A) Before putting the question under sub-paragraphs (a) or (b) above, the Speaker shall put the question on any amendment to the motion which has been selected by him which may then be moved.

(1B) Such a motion may also provide for committal of the bill (including the discharge of any order previously made in respect of the committal of the bill).'.".-[Sir Nicholas Winterton.]

Question put, That the amendment be made:-

The House divided: Ayes 174, Noes 271.

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