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00:00Before I begin proceedings, I would like to say a few words to help manage expectations
00:12about business today. More than 160 Members have indicated that they wish to speak in
00:20the first debate. It is not customary to impose a speech limit on private Members' Bills,
00:27but I hope Speakers after both the Member in charge of the Bill and the Speaker after
00:32that will restrict themselves to about eight minutes in the first instance, and that includes
00:37taking interventions. The Chair will review the guidance as the debate progresses, and
00:43may need to ask for shorter speeches to enable more Members to contribute. I should make
00:49it clear that the Chair returns the right to impose a formal speech limit, but I would
00:55rather colleagues help each other. At about 2pm, I will call Front Benchers to make their
01:01comments, and then we will move to end the debate. I have to manage the expectation that
01:08not everyone will get in. I will try to get as many people as possible. It is one of the
01:16most important debates this House has had, so it is about being considerate and respectful
01:21of each other. Let us listen to each other. This is the time for the House to show itself
01:27at its best.