March 31, 1993
Hon. John Fraser
Time allocation motion, acceptability: second reading stage
The Speaker: I am going to respond very carefully to what has been said. The facts of the matter are clear, and that is that the bill is a very important bill. All Members of the House agree with...
The Speaker denied a request to block a Time Allocation motion, ruling that he is strictly bound by Standing Order 78(3)(a) and lacks the discretion to unilaterally override the rule, which the government had followed precisely.