October 11, 1990
Hon. John Fraser
Government Orders; notice of intention to move time allocation; interpretation of applicable Standing Order; notice ruled invalid
The Speaker: The honourable Member for Ottawa—Vanier rose earlier this morning on a question of privilege concerning whether or not the honourable Minister (Hon. John McDermid, Minister of State...
The Speaker ruled a government notice for time allocation invalid because the Minister used the phrase 'has not been reached' instead of the procedurally required 'could not be reached'.