Lord Warner:

Moved by Lord Warner

That the Question be now put.

My Lords, I think the mood of the House is that we should move as expeditiously as possible through these amendments to the Motion, so that we can consider the substance of the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill as quickly as possible. I therefore urge the House that the Question now be put on this particular Motion.

I am instructed by order of the House to say that the Motion “That the Question be now put” is considered a most exceptional procedure and the House will not accept it save in circumstances where it is felt to be the only means of ensuring the proper conduct of the business of the House. Further, if a Member who seeks to move it persists in his intention, the practice of the House is that the Question on the Motion be put without debate. Does the noble Lord still wish to move this closure?

He does.

My Lords, on a point of order—

With great respect, I must remind the noble Lord that he is not in the House of Commons. We do not have points of order in this House.

Ayes 227, Noes 111.

Motion that the Question now be put agreed.

Ayes 123, Noes 251.

Lord Forsyth’s amendment to the Motion disagreed.