Commons Sense

House of Commons · Procedural

Contingencies Fund Bill: Business of the House

24 March 2020

Proposed by Unknown

Parliamentary Procedure

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Key points

  • Contingencies Fund Bill procedural arrangements are outlined for its passage through Parliament.
  • A timetable and rules for the Bill's consideration are proposed, including time limits for each stage.
  • Restrictions on certain parliamentary procedures are proposed to expedite the Bill's progress.

Issue summary

The statement outlines procedural arrangements for the Contingencies Fund Bill's passage through Parliament.

Action requested

The Minister is setting out a timetable and rules for the consideration of the Contingencies Fund Bill, including time limits for each stage and restrictions on certain parliamentary procedures to expedite its progress.

Key facts

  • Proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee shall be taken at today’s sitting.
  • Notices of Amendments, new Clauses or new Schedules may be accepted before the Bill has been read a second time.
  • The proceedings on Second Reading must conclude four hours after the commencement of the Order's discussion.
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