Reminder - Speech timings for debate

Speeches should be 4 minutes in duration in the Pre Quarters . Speakers exceeding this may be penalised but should never be substantially less than this. In knock-outs, you should speak for at least 3:45 and generally no more than 4:10-4:15. Ideally stay on your feet until you hear the 4th min bell and then finish (i.e. Mr. Speaker sir, I beg to........) and be in your seat by 4:15. Your times will be recorded by the timekeeper and given to the adjudicators as they leave to make their decision. A bell will be rung after the expiration of one minute , three minutes and four minutes.