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 2001/2002 in the Committee of Supply.

In fixing these times, I have taken into account the motions which the Leader of the House proposes to move, that Saturday, 10th March 2001 be a sitting day, and that the sitting times of the Committee of Supply be extended by two hours and fifteen minutes for each day of the rest of the allotted days, which are subject to the approval of the House.

Upon the approval of the House as to Saturday, 10th March 2001 being a sitting day, the sitting will commence at 10.00 am. The "guillotine" times I have fixed have been notified to hon. Members and will appear in the Official Report (Cols. 281-6). Committee of Supply - Estimates of Expenditure for the Financial Year 1st April 2001 to 31st March 2002 (Cols. 281 - 286)