Sentence examples for timetable for debate from inspiring English sources

But the prospect of heavy defeat on a measure to set a timetable for debate means the legislation has stalled.

Cameron's spokesman declined to say whether the government would offer an extended timetable for debate in the hope of winning Labour support, but he told reporters: "This isn't an issue that divides on party lines.

David Cameron's official spokesman later suggested to reporters at a regular Westminster briefing that the government's efforts during the coming months may be focused on seeking a timetable for debate which would satisfy Labour, rather than trying to win over Tory rebels with concessions in the bill.

There was no timetable for debate and a possible vote.

On Monday, he committed himself to a timetable for debating and enacting a three-step program that will make clear his intentions -- and their social and economic costs.

Miliband went on the offensive after mocking the prime minister for "losing his nerve" and chickening out after No 10 rejected the format and timetable for debates proposed by the broadcasters that would be held after the dissolution of parliament on 30 March.

The opposition joined Conservative rebels in voting against a motion which would have set a timetable for debating the proposals - arguing they were not being given enough scrutiny.

Bills to allow gay Australians to marry have been rejected by parliamentarians in the past, and there is currently no legislative timetable for further debate in Canberra.

But Labour will oppose the programme motion setting a fixed timetable for the specific debates on the bill that must occur on the floor of the Commons.

Tory MPs are expected to mount a rebellion, with Labour support, over the debate timetable for the bill and the need for a post-legislative referendum.

Even six days before the announcement, he had said that people would think that "we're either paralysed as a government or have run out of steam" if we go on debating a timetable for the handover.