January 30, 1990
Hon. John Fraser
Recorded divisions: length of bells; "maximum" length of time for calling Members to a vote; television digital clock; interpretation of Standing Order relating to division bells; role of WhipsJanuary 30, 1990 and March 20, 1990
January 30, 1990 The Speaker: I think perhaps it might be helpful to Members and to the public to understand exactly what has taken place here. The honourable Member for Skeena has risen and...
The Speaker ruled that division bells can ring for less than the maximum prescribed time if the Whips agree, and the digital clock on the internal TV feed is for convenience only.