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June 2, 1969
This application is in the form of a series of grievances which are of a continuing nature and which cannot be understood to be a sudden emergency. "... according to the rules and precedents, even...
The Speaker denied an emergency debate request, citing the issue's ongoing nature and the availability of other debate opportunities like the Budget and supply days.
March 19, 1969
The issue is of undoubted national interest and the announced business of the House for the rest of the week provides no other opportunity for debate. This is the "type of situation where the...
The Speaker granted a request for an emergency debate due to the issue's national importance and the lack of alternative debate opportunities.
January 22, 1969
The application is accepted because the matter is important, there is urgency of debate, the opportunity for debate within a reasonable time is restricted and the public business will not be...
The Speaker grants a request for an emergency debate, finding the matter urgent and important.
September 25, 1967
An opportunity to debate the matter is available to the House; an amendment to the Budget motion is now before the House and there are three supply motions to be considered, one of them very soon....
Speaker denies an emergency debate request, citing the issue as a 'continuing' rather than 'sudden' emergency with other debate opportunities available.
June 30, 1943
Indication had been given that arguments would be made, and notice confirming that indication had been received by the Speaker's office. It is unreasonable to maintain that despite the interval...
The Speaker ruled that a Member's words constituted an unparliamentary direct charge against another Member, violating Standing Order 35.
Date Unknown
The Speaker: I am quite familiar with the argument the hon. Member is making. I recall making a similar one myself at one time or another. I am very sympathetic to the plight he describes, but...
The Speaker ruled that the government's failure to answer written questions in a timely manner is not a valid question of privilege because the Chair lacks the power to compel an answer.