April 27, 1989
Hon. John Fraser
Budget: budget leak; attempt to withdraw unanimous consent previously given for the Minister of Finance's budget presentation; budget secrecy; questions of privilege raised
Mr. Speaker: On April 19, 1989, an Order was made by this House. It was a unanimous order as a consequence of discussions as so often happens here between Leaders of all three Parties. That...
The Speaker ruled that a formal House Order made by unanimous consent is binding and cannot be unilaterally set aside by the Chair, even if the parties who gave consent later attempt to withdraw it due to a budget leak.