June 22, 1989
Hon. John Fraser
Closure: interpretation of standing order; amount of time allotted to last speaker recognized to participate in debate prior to "cut-off" time
The Speaker: First, I want to thank the honourable Member for Trinity—Spadina for letting the Chair have notice of this matter. I have, as I am sure others have, looked at Hansard and what the...
The Speaker ruled that a Member who has the floor before a closure deadline is entitled to complete their full speaking time, even if it extends past the deadline.