May 2, 1989
Hon. John Fraser
Request for supply omitted from the Throne Speech: designation of a continuing order for the business of Supply; use of Governor General's Special Warrants while Parliament stands adjourned; Speaker does not rule on constitutional or legal matters; privileges of Members concerning Supply process not breached
The Speaker: I am now ready to rule on the arguments presented several days ago with respect to the Question of Privilege relating to the supply process. On April 6, after giving the Chair the...
The Speaker denied a question of privilege, ruling that the government's use of Special Warrants and omission of a supply request from the Throne Speech did not breach procedural rules.