Whereas Her Majesty’s Government have represented to me, John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons, that the public interest requires the House to meet at an earlier time than the 2nd day of September 2013 and I am satisfied that the public interest does so require:

Now, therefore, I hereby give notice pursuant to the Standing Order (earlier meeting of House in certain circumstances) that the House shall meet on Thursday the 29th day of August 2013 at 2.30 pm of the clock.

Given under my hand this

27th day of August 2013

John Bercow, Speaker