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Coronavirus Bill: Business of the House

23 March 2020

Proposing MP
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Type
Procedural

At a Glance

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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