text_body: --- DIVISION TITLE ---
  
  Modernisation of the House of Commons
  
  --- MOTION EFFECT ---
  
  <p>This division was the first on a <a href="http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2005-01-26.327.0"> group of proposed changes</a> which were proposed to the <a href="http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200405/cmstords/2/201.htm"> Standing Orders</a> of the House of Commons, related to the sitting hours of the House, to take effect after the General Election.  These were edits to Standing Orders numbered 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 24, 41A, 54, 83I, 88, 100, 108, 116. </p>
  
  <p>The issue in this division was an amendment proposed by George Howarth, MP for Knowsley North and Sefton East, to change the time of meeting of the House on Tuesdays. Those voting Aye were supporting the amendment, which would return the House to meeting at 2:30 PM on Tuesdays.</p>
  
  <p>As this was a 'House of Commons matter', no whips were applied and it was an entirely free vote.</p>
  
  --- COMMENTS AND NOTES ---
  
  <p>I beg to move,</p>
  
  <p class="indent">That the following Amendments to Standing Orders be made with effect from the beginning of the next Parliament:</p>
  
  <p><i>Question put,</i> That the amendment be made:&#8212;</p>
  
  <p><i>The House divided:</i> Ayes 292, Noes 225.</p>
  