Identity Cards Bill
9:15 am
Roger Gale (North Thanet, Conservative)
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Before we commence, I should say that it has been drawn to my attention that, for reasons I cannot even begin to contemplate, the Committee wants to complete its proceedings in this sitting. That being so, I shall make a ruling so that everyone knows where they stand.
I believe that all Members have an absolute right to attend Speaker’s prayers if they so wish, and most certainly to be present at Question Time. I do not, therefore, propose to invoke the 15-minute rule, which is in my gift, so either this morning’s proceedings will be completed by 10.25 am or the Committee will sit again at 1 pm.