HOUSE OF COMMONS SITTING ARRANGEMENTS

Early day motion 1759, tabled 15 October 2003 by George Howarth (Labour). Signed by 219 members.

That this House notes that the revised sitting hours and related arrangements have now been in place for 10 months; believes that there is now sufficient experience of the new arrangements to enable the House to judge what adjustments would be appropriate to enable the business of the House to be conducted more effectively; and calls for a review of the reforms.

Signatures by party: Labour 132, Conservative 59, Labour/Co-operative 14, Liberal Democrat 8, UUP 2, Independent Conservative 1, Independent Ulster Unionist 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.