Modernisation of the House of Commons - Fourth Report

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Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 4 March 1998.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


Terms of Reference

REPORT
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Introduction	1
The role of the Speaker	7
Attendance in the Chamber	8
Short speeches	11
Precedence for Privy Councillors	25
Relations with the House of Lords	29
Mode of address	36
Behaviour when not speaking	42
Courtesy	48
The use of quotations	50
Spying strangers	55
Points of order during divisions	63
Sanctions against misconduct	66
Questions and answers	70
Statements	77
Conclusion	81
Summary of Recommendations
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE RELATING TO THE REPORT

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Prepared 9 March 1998