Commons Sense

House of Commons · Procedural

Business and Planning Bill: Business of the House

29 June 2020

Proposed by Unknown

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

At a glance

Key points

  • The House is informed about the schedule for the Business and Planning Bill, including the timing of Second Reading, Committee stage, Consideration stage, and Third Reading.
  • The Order details how to proceed with handling Lords Amendments.
  • Further messages from the Lords regarding the bill are to be addressed according to the specified procedures.

Issue summary

The statement outlines the procedural rules for proceedings on the Business and Planning Bill in the UK Parliament.

Action requested

The speaker is informing the House about the schedule and procedures set forth by the Order, which dictates the timing and order of various stages of the bill's passage, including Second Reading, Committee stage, Consideration stage, and Third Reading. Additionally, it specifies how to handle Lords Amendments and further messages from the Lords.

Key facts

  • The proceedings on Second Reading and in Committee of the whole House will be concluded four hours after the commencement of proceedings.
  • Proceedings on Consideration and Third Reading shall be brought to a conclusion six hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order.
  • Any Questions necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded must be put forthwith by the Chairman or Speaker.
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