Some immediate reforms require small changes to Standing Orders. It is madness that in this day and age we must meet at 2.30 p.m. each Wednesday. I do not know where this rule in Standing Orders came from. The practice by which we sit for four, five or six hours on a day when most people are at work at 8 a.m. is archaic. Tomorrow, for instance, the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Pat Cox, will address us in the morning, after which we will ask him questions – I hope all Members will do so – and the business of the House will conclude at 12.45 p.m. That is ridiculous. We can change this overnight without much debate or the need for legislation. I ask that the sub-committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges which is looking at this matter make these changes.