Ms Ruth Kelly (Financial Secretary, HM Treasury; Bolton West, Labour)

I beg to move,

That—

(1) during proceedings on the Child Trust Funds Bill the Standing Committee (in addition to its first meeting on Tuesday 6th January at 9.30 a.m.) shall meet—

(a) at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday 6th January, and

(b) at 9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday 13th January, Thursday 15th January and Tuesday 20th January;

(2) proceedings on the Bill shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 20th January.

Let me start by saying what a pleasure it will be to work with you in the Chair, Mr. Benton. Last night, the Programming Sub-Committee had a constructive meeting at which the schedule was set out for our sittings.

Question put and agreed to.

Mr Joe Benton (Bootle, Labour)

I take the opportunity to remind the Committee that there is a money resolution and a Ways and Means resolution in connection with the Bill, and copies of those are available in the Room. Adequate notice should be given of amendments and, as a general rule, my co-Chairman and I do not intend to call starred amendments, including any that may be reached during an afternoon sitting of the Committee.Clause 1 Child trust funds