Adjournment Debate: BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE
Ordered,
That, at the sitting on Tuesday 22nd February, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents), the Speaker shall put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the Motions in the name of Mr Secretary Johnson relating to Social Security and Pensions not later than three hours after the commencement of proceedings on the first Motion; proceedings may continue after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.—[Mr. McAvoy.]
Ordered,
That, in respect of the Electoral Registration (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords], notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be accepted by the Clerks at the Table before the Bill has been read a Second time.—[Mr. McAvoy.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Mc.Avoy.]
I apologise to my hon. Friend the Minister for his drawing the short straw of replying to the Thursday Adjournment debate.