HOUSE OF COMMONS SITTING ARRANGEMENTS

Early day motion 262, tabled 10 December 2003 by George Howarth (Labour). Signed by 243 members.

That this House notes that the revised sitting hours and related arrangements have now been in place for 12 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 an urgent review of the reforms.

Signatures by party: Labour 136, Conservative 71, Labour/Co-operative 13, Liberal Democrat 11, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, Independent Ulster Unionist 2, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 2, Independent Conservative 1.