It is proposed to take Nos. 3 and 8.
It is also proposed that the following arrangements shall apply to the proceedings on No. 3.
(1) The Second Stage shall be brought to a conclusion not later than 2.30 p.m. today and the Minister for Social Welfare shall be called on to conclude not later than 2.20 p.m. today.
(2) With the exception of the opening speech of the Minister for Social Welfare, who shall be confined to 35 minutes, all other speakers on the Second Stage shall not exceed 30 minutes,
(3) The proceedings on the Committee and Remaining Stages shall be brought to a conclusion not later than 5 p.m. today by one Question which shall be put from the Chair and which shall, in relation to amendments, include only amendments set down by the Minister for Social Welfare.
It is further proposed that the speech of each Member contributing to the debate on No. 8 today shall not exceed 45 minutes.