Motion made,

That-

(1) Standing Order No. 14 (Arrangement of public business) shall have effect for this Session with the following modifications, namely:

In paragraph (4) the word 'eight' shall be substituted for the word 'thirteen' in line 42 and in paragraph (5) the word 'fifth' shall be substituted for the word 'eighth' in line 44;

(2) Standing Order No. 90 (Second reading committees) shall have effect for this Session with the following modification, namely: in paragraph (2) the word 'fifth' shall be substituted for the word 'eighth' in line 21; and

(3) Private Members' Bills shall have precedence over Government business on 29 January; 5 and 26 February; 5 and 12 March; 23 and 30 April; and 7 May.- (Steve McCabe.)

Hon. Members:

Object.