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October 20, 1970
Since the Chair did not have the opportunity to examine each bill in detail, it is suggested that the House follow the procedure agreed upon in several recent sessions: by unanimous consent, all...
The Speaker outlines a process to grant private Members' bills first reading by consent while deferring scrutiny of procedural defects until before second reading.
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.
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.
May 26, 1966
"... if Standing Order 26 is ever going to be used, if there is any time when it is to provide an opportunity to Members to adjourn the proceedings of the House to consider a matter which in the...
The Speaker granted a request for an emergency debate, finding the matter met the criteria of urgent importance under Standing Order 26.
April 28, 1966
The Speaker cannot compel the Commissions to answer the questions raised in the House regarding the conduct of their responsibilities. "A Minister may decline to answer a question without stating...
The Speaker affirms that Ministers cannot be compelled to answer questions in the House and suggests alternative procedures like a motion for the production of papers.
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.