COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY (ESTIMATES OF EXPENDITURE)

[Mr Speaker in the Chair]

Mr Speaker: Order. Pursuant to paragraph (7) of Standing Order 89, I have fixed the times for the conclusion of consideration of the heads of expenditure in the Estimates of Expenditure for FY 2000/2001 in the Committee of Supply.

In fixing these times, I have taken into account the motion which the Leader of the House proposes to move that Saturday, 11th March 2000, be a sitting day, and that the sitting times of the Committee of Supply be extended for half an hour on that day, and for two and a half hours for each day for the rest of the allotted days.

The times I have fixed have been notified to hon. Members and will appear in the Official Report (Cols. 1401-1406). Committee of Supply - Estimates of Expenditure for the Financial Year 1st April 2000 to 31st March 2001 (Cols. 1401 - 1406)