BELLS
(Adopted 23 March 2016)
That, during the current session, unless otherwise ordered, Standing Order 35
shall read as follows:
35. The timing for bells is as follows:
Tuesday
Bells are rung at 11.45 a.m. for 20 seconds and at 11.58 a.m. for 60 seconds.
Wednesday
Bells are rung at 9.45 a.m. for 20 seconds and at 9.58 a.m. for 60 seconds.
Thursday
Bells are rung at 9.45 a.m. for 20 seconds and at 9.58 a.m. for 60 seconds.
After lunch
Bells are rung at 2.00 p.m. for 20 seconds and at 2.13 p.m. for 60 seconds.
Division
First bell 10 seconds, pause 10 seconds; second bell 10 seconds, pause 10
seconds; third bell 20 seconds. The doors are locked four minutes after the
bells are first rung.
Quorum
One long continuous bell (for up to four minutes until a quorum is present in
the Chamber).
House adjournment
Two short bells.
One long bell
A continuous bell rung at the discretion of the Chair. |
