(1) That, notwithstanding the Order of 30 January 2024 (Adjournment (February, Easter, May Bank Holiday and Whitsun Recesses)), the House shall meet on Friday 24 May at 9.30 am.
Order to make provision about Thursday 23 May and Friday 24 May
(2) That paragraphs (3) to (13) shall apply to today’s sitting and to the sitting on Friday 24 May.
Government business to have precedence
(3) Notwithstanding anything in Standing Order No. 14, government business shall have precedence.
Deferred divisions
(4) Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply.
Motions by Ministers
(5) No notice shall be required of any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown.
(6) Any Motion made by a Minister of the Crown may be proceeded with, though opposed, after the moment of interruption and shall not be interrupted under any Standing Order relating to the sittings of the House.
(7) No Motion shall be made, except by a Minister of the Crown, to alter the order in which proceedings on a Bill are taken, to recommit a Bill or to vary or supplement the provisions of this Order.
(8) Such a Motion may be considered forthwith without any Question being put; and any proceedings interrupted for that purpose shall be suspended accordingly.
(9) The Question on such a Motion shall be put forthwith; and any proceedings suspended under paragraph (7) shall thereupon be resumed.
Consideration of Lords amendments
(10) Proceedings on Lords Amendments or any subsequent Lords Message in respect of any Bill may be considered forthwith without any further Question being put.
(11) Such proceedings shall be brought to a conclusion (unless already concluded) one hour after—