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Speaker's ruling from Speaker in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 13 January 2010. It occurred during Opposition day on Energy Security.


Energy Security

An allegation relating to whether information is correct or not is a matter of debate, and there should be an opportunity in the debate to correct it. As I am on my feet, I should like to say that time is precious and the House will want the debate to be fully comprehensive. The Front Benchers have taken up a considerable chunk of time with the speeches that we have already heard. I shall therefore maintain the eight-minute time limit on Back-Bench speeches for the first two speeches—one from either side—then I shall reduce it to five minutes.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
503 c778 
Session
2009-10
Procedure
Time limits on speeches
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk