Whereas Her Majesty’s Government have represented to me, Michael Martin, Speaker of the House of Commons, that the public interest requires the House to meet at an earlier time than the 15th day of October 2002 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 Tuesday the 24th day of September 2002 at 11.30 am of the clock. Given under my hand this 16th day of September 2002. Michael J Martin, Speaker