Business of the House

Debate between Lord Fowler and Lord Harris of Haringey

Wednesday 4th September 2019 Lords Chamber

[Lord Harris of Haringey]

My Lords, since we have already had a de facto debate, I move that the Question be now put.

[The Lord Speaker]

I am instructed by order of the House to say that the Motion “That the Question be now put” is considered to be 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 is put without debate. Does the noble Lord still wish to move the Motion?

[Lord Harris of Haringey]

Yes.

--- Later in debate ---

[Lord Harris of Haringey]

I beg to move that the Question be now put.

[The Lord Speaker]

Is this a suitable time to intervene before the closure Motion?

--- Later in debate ---

[Lord Harris of Haringey]

That the Question be now put.

[The Lord Speaker]

I am instructed by order of the House to say that the Motion “That the Question be now put” is considered to be 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 is put without debate. Does the noble Lord still wish to move the Motion?

[Lord Harris of Haringey]

Yes.