Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [Lords]
10:30 am
Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central, Labour)
Before we begin, I would like to make a few preliminary announcements. Members may, if they wish—given that we are in the midst of a wonderful summer—remove their jackets during Committee meetings. Members should ensure that all mobile phones and pagers are turned off or switched to silent mode during these meetings. I remind the Committee that there is a money resolution in connection with this Bill, and copies are available in the room.
I also remind Members that adequate notice should be given of amendments. To be eligible for selection at a Tuesday sitting, amendments must be tabled by the rise of the House on the previous Thursday. For a Thursday sitting, amendments must be tabled by the previous Monday. As a general rule, I and my fellow Chairman do not intend to call starred amendments.
It might help if I now briefly explain how we will proceed over the next few minutes. The Committee will first be asked to consider the programme motion, which is on the amendment paper. The debate on the programme motion is limited to half an hour. We will then proceed to a motion to report written evidence, which I hope we can take formally. Again, that motion is on the amendment paper. If the Committee agrees to the programme motion, we will then commence clause by clause scrutiny of the Bill.