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Business of the House

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:50 pm on 27 April 2026.

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Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Orders Nos. 15 and 41A),

That, at this day’s sitting,

(i) Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply to the Motions (a) in the name of Secretary Hilary Benn relating to Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over, (b) in the name of Secretary David Lammy relating to Public Office (Accountability) Bill: Carry-over and (c) in the name of Sir Alan Campbell relating to House of Commons Commission; and

(ii) the Motion in the name of Sir Alan Campbell relating to Business of the House (Today) may be proceeded with, though opposed, until any hour and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.—(Gen Kitchen.)

Question agreed to.

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