I beg to move,
That the Order of 16th April 2007 (Mental Health Bill [Lords] (Programme)) be varied as follows—
That the Order of 16th April 2007 (Mental Health Bill [Lords] (Programme)) be varied as follows—
1. Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Order shall be omitted.
2. Proceedings on consideration and Third Reading shall be concluded in two days.
3. Proceedings on consideration shall be taken on each of those days as shown in the following Table and in the order so shown.
4. Each part of the proceedings shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at the time specified in relation to it in the second column of the Table.
First day Proceedings Time for conclusion of proceedings New Clauses and amendments relating to advocacy and to other safeguards for patients; new Clauses, new Schedules and amendments relating to victims’ rights and to patients involved in criminal proceedings. Two hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order. New Clauses and amendments relating to children (other than those relating to supervised community treatment); amendments relating to professional roles. Three and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Motion for this Order. New Clauses and amendments relating to supervised community treatment; amendments relating to Part 2 (other than those relating to advocacy). 10.00 p.m. Second day Proceedings Time for conclusion of proceedings Amendments relating to Clause 7. One hour after the commencement of proceedings on the Bill. New Clauses and amendments relating to impaired decision-making. Two and a half hours after the commencement of proceedings on the Bill. Amendments relating to Clause 3; new Clauses and amendments relating to places of safety; remaining proceedings on consideration. 9.00 p.m.
5. Proceedings on Third Reading shall (so far as not previously concluded) be brought to a conclusion at 10.00 p.m. on the second day.
I do not propose to press the programme motion to a Division because the Government have given two full days on Report, which is exceedingly helpful. There are many new amendments, and many new subjects are being raised so, rather than detain the House on a programme motion, I suggest that we begin the debate and allow hon. Members the chance of discussing these important matters.
Question put and agreed to.