Parliamentary proceeding on Thursday, 22 March 2001, in the House of Commons, led by Baroness Beckett. The answering member was Baroness Browning.

Debate on a Motion to 1) Approve the recommendations contained in the second report of the Procedure Select Committee session 2000/01 (HC 40) relating to the election of a Speaker; 2) Amend standing order No 1; 3) to make two new standing orders (1A Re-election of former Speaker; 1B Election of a Speaker by secret ballot)

Debate on a Motion to 1) Approve the recommendations contained in the second report of the Procedure Select Committee session 2000/01 (HC 40) relating to the election of a Speaker; 2) Amend standing order No 1; 3) to make two new standing orders (1A Re-election of former Speaker; 1B Election of a Speaker by secret ballot). Amendment (to leave out the word 'secret' in line 23) negatived on division. Agreed on question.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 365 c498-541
Session: 2000-01
Department: Privy Council; Leader of the House of Commons
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Elections Parliamentary procedure Speaker Secret ballot Procedure Committee Standing orders Standing Order No 1
Link: View this Parliamentary proceeding on www.publications.parliament.uk

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