December 5, 1997
Hon. Gilbert Parent
Draw establishing order of precedence: openings for votable items
The Speaker: Colleagues, I am now ready to render a decision on the question of privilege raised by the honourable member for Sarnia—Lambton on December 4 concerning the draw for Private Members'...
The Speaker rules that a new draw for Private Members' Business does not disadvantage a member because the selection of votable items is based on merit, not the number of candidates.