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Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill (Business of the House)

12 February 2020

Proposing MP
Lindsay Hoyle Speaker
Chorley
Type
Procedural

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the proceedings for the Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill, outlining a detailed timetable and procedural rules. MP Alistair Carmichael moves an amendment to the business motion related to the Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill, questioning why a provision allowing the Speaker to call for separate decisions on amendments is omitted.

Action Requested

No specific action is requested beyond providing the procedural details for the bill's progression through various stages in Parliament.

Key Facts

  • The motion sets out the timing and process for Second Reading, Committee, Consideration, and Third Reading of the Bill.
  • Proceedings are to be concluded within four hours after the commencement for Second Reading and six hours for subsequent stages.
  • No Questions will be put when the Bill is committed to a Committee of the whole House or reported back to the House.
  • The business motion replicates Standing Order 83D except for one provision.
  • The omitted provision allows the Speaker to put Questions on amendments, new clauses or schedules selected by the chair for separate decision.
  • MP Carmichael moves a manuscript amendment seeking to include this provision back into the business motion.
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