Business of the House

Debate between Lord Fowler and Lord Warner

Wednesday 4th September 2019 Lords Chamber

[Lord Warner]

I suggest 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 Warner]

No.

Business of the House

Debate between Lord Fowler and Lord Warner

Thursday 4th April 2019 Lords Chamber

[The Lord Speaker]

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?

[Lord Warner]

He does.

[Lord Lilley (Con)]

My Lords, on a point of order—