Order of Business concluded
The Chair confirms that No. 1 will not be taken today and says any future debate decision will be for the Chair next week. He reiterates that the Standing Orders timeframe should normally be respected.
The Leader has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 1 not be taken today." Is that agreed? Agreed.
In case the issue of debate arises, it will be a matter for whoever chairs next Tuesday or whenever it is. I cannot decide to pre-empt that. I appreciate the significant gesture from the Leader to defer that matter. I honestly believe that the requisite time set out in Standing Orders of note should be adhered to. It makes things less suspicious than if one gets something the night before which is said to be extremely urgent but has been there for several years.
