Clause 1 — Exemption of House of Commons and House of Lords

Part of Orders of the Day – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 18 May 2007.

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Photo of Sylvia Heal Sylvia Heal Deputy Speaker 11:30, 18 May 2007

It has never been the practice of the occupant of the Chair to engage in a discussion on the Floor of the House about the selection of amendments. As I said, I have already given the House an opportunity to vote on amendment No. 40. My decision was marginal, but I thought that hon. Members should have the benefit of the doubt. Now we must move on.