The question hour in the Rajya Sabha will be taken up between 2 to 3 pm from Monday to Thursday and between 2.30 to 3.30 PM on Fridays. This will come into force from next Monday. This was announced by the Chairman, Mohammed Hamid Ansari in the House today. As soon as the house met for the day, the Chairman observed that members tend to raise matters of concern during and at the expense of the question hour. Mr. Ansari said the traditional timing of the question hour between 11 AM and 12 noon will be utilised to enable members to raise the matters of Public importance with the permission of the Chair.