[Mr. Eric Illsley in the Chair]

1:00 pm
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Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central, Labour)

Before we resume the debate, may I for the benefit of the Committee point out that I intend to suspend at around 4.30 pm for one hour to give hon. Members a comfort break?

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Cheryl Gillan (Shadow Minister, (Assisted By Shadow Law Officers); Chesham and Amersham, Conservative)

On a point of order, Mr. Illsley. Can I just clarify what you anticipate the sitting hours to be this afternoon, as you are giving us a comfort break from 4.30 pm until 5.30 pm? Have you had any indications at all as to what time we may sit until tonight?

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Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central, Labour)

The indication is, as far as I am aware, that the Committee will sit late until it achieves the progress that is agreed between the usual channels. The idea of a comfort break for an hour at 4.30 pm is to enable people to eat, refresh themselves and then return for the later part of the sitting.