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Ruling March 11, 1966

Notice required

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

In 100 years of parliamentary history, a motion of this character has never been accepted. This is a substantive motion which requires notice and could be moved in other circumstances as a private Member's motion. Since notice has not been given, it cannot be put.
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The Speaker ruled a substantive motion out of order because the required notice had not been given.

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Holding
"A substantive motion cannot be put to the House without the required notice."
Outcome
Denied
Tone
Neutral
Significance
Low High

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