House of Commons · Procedural
Coronavirus Bill: Business of the House
23 March 2020
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Key points
- The speaker is laying down a timetable for the Coronavirus Bill's passage through Parliament.
- Time limits are set for each stage of the bill's consideration, including Second Reading, Committee proceedings, Consideration, and Third Reading.
- No dilatory motions or debates will be held after the agreement on the Order.
Issue summary
The statement outlines procedural rules for the Coronavirus Bill's passage through Parliament.
Action requested
The speaker is laying down a timetable and procedures for the House to follow during the consideration of the Coronavirus Bill, including time limits for Second Reading, Committee proceedings, Consideration, Third Reading, and subsequent stages. The Order also specifies that no dilatory motions or debates will be held after its agreement.
Key facts
- Timetable set for today’s sitting.
- Proceedings on Second Reading to conclude four hours after commencement of the Motion.
- Six-hour limit for Committee proceedings, Consideration, and Third Reading.
- No Questions are put during Committal of the Bill without notice of an Instruction given.
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