Whereas Her Majesty’s Government have represented me, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, that the public interest requires the House to meet at an earlier time than the day of Tuesday 5 January 2021 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 Wednesday 30 December 2020 at 9.30 am.

Given under my hand this 24th day of December 2020

Rt. Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP

Speaker