Baroness Smith of Basildon
That in the event that the Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Bill has been brought from the Commons, Standing Order 44 (No two stages of a Bill to be taken on one day) be dispensed with on 24 March to enable the Bill to be taken through its remaining stages that day and that, in accordance with Standing Order 47 (Amendments on Third Reading), amendments shall not be moved on Third Reading.
The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Smith of Basildon) (Lab)
My Lords, it might be helpful if I say a few words about this Motion. It refers to a fast-tracked Bill, so I want to set out the arrangements for the Bill that have been agreed in the usual channels previously. The Bill has just had its First Reading, as noble Lords will have heard. Its Second Reading will be on 19 March, and all other Lords stages on 24 March. Given the short gap between Second Reading and the remaining stages, noble Lords will be able to table amendments for Committee from today after the Bill has been read for the first time and printed. The deadline for the first Marshalled List will be the usual time of 4 pm on Thursday 20 March. If amendments are tabled, they will be debated in Committee. If further stages and tabling arrangements are needed, they will be announced by the Chief Whip in the usual way on 24 March.