Health Bill
10:30 am
Edward O'Hara (Knowsley South, Labour)
Before we begin, I shall make a few preliminary announcements from the Chair. First, as a humanitarian gesture, hon. Members may remove their jackets. In return for that humanitarian gesture, I request that all hon. Members ensure that their mobile phones are either switched off or in silent mode during meetings of the Committee. There is a money resolution in connection with the Bill, and copies are available in the Room.
I remind hon. Members that adequate notice should be given of amendments. As a general rule, my fellow Chairman, Mr. Bercow, and I do not intend to call starred amendments, including any starred amendments that may be reached during an afternoon sitting of the Committee.
Turning to the business of the Committee, first, we shall be considering the programme motion, which is on the amendment paper. A debate may take place, but it is limited to half an hour. We will then proceed to a motion to report written evidence, which is also on the amendment paper. I hope that we can take that formally.