Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

They are at lunch. Ordinary Back Benchers will not have the opportunity to contribute and I fear that there are also elements of the selection list that we may not be able to discuss. We shall be as constructive as we can and will start by not dividing the House on the motion, as time is so valuable. However, I hope that the Government will reflect on the fact that tabling a programme motion on a day such as this can mean that issues of great public concern are not fully aired for the benefit of the House and the country. With regret, we shall not divide the House, but I record our disappointment at the way the proceedings have started.