Commencement Time of Committee of Supply

Mr Speaker: Order. Pursuant to Standing Order 92(7), I have fixed the times for the conclusion of consideration of the heads of expenditure in the Estimates of Expenditure for FY 2023/2024 in the Committee of Supply (COS).

In fixing these times, I have taken into account the reduction of Question Time to 30 minutes on the days allotted for the COS debates and the extension of Sitting times of the COS for each of the allotted days. Additionally, Members are notified that the Sittings on the allotted days of 27 February to 6 March will commence at 10.30 am. The "guillotine" times I have fixed have been notified to hon Members.

I would also like to remind Members to use slides and videos sparingly to keep the spirit of our debating Chamber. Focusing on the delivery of speeches to be made will create a greater impact in a debate. Order. Questions for Oral Answer.