text_body: --- DIVISION TITLE ---
  
  Business of the House (Commons timetable for the Lisbon Treaty)
  
  --- MOTION EFFECT ---
  
  The House of Commons voted for a Government motion restricts the House to a set timetable for debating the Lisbon Treaty.
  
  The debate will now take place over <a href="http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debate/?id=2008-01-28a.30.1">12 allotted days</a> (i.e. days selected for debate of this bill, as opposed to 12 consecutive days). On most days 4 1/2 hours are allowed for a motion that approves the Government's policy towards the Lisbon Treaty in a specific policy area, followed by 1 1/2 hours when the House can debate any selected amendments relating to that area.
  --- COMMENTS AND NOTES ---
  
  (put thoughts and notes for other researchers here)
  