Point of Order
February 27, 2003
Statements by Ministers: Member accused of disclosing content of a ministerial statement under embargo
Hon. Peter Milliken
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Acting Speaker:
I have listened very carefully to the arguments that have been presented. First, no rule of the House has been broken because, as Members know, embargoes are part of the practice and tradition of the House.
I thank you for your representations but in the end it will be up to the House Leaders themselves to sort this problem out and renew an agreement that has been reached before in order for these things not to happen again..
[1]
Debates, February 21, 2003, pp. 3863-4.
[2]
Debates, February 21, 2003, p. 3867.
[3]
Debates, February 27, 2003, pp. 4104-5.
[4]
Debates, February 27, 2003, pp. 4105-6.
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Holding
"The breaking of an embargo is not a violation of the rules of the House, as embargoes are a matter of practice and tradition; such issues must be resolved by the House Leaders."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that breaking an embargo is not a breach of House rules, as it is a matter of tradition, and directed the issue to be resolved by House Leaders.
AI Analysis
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- Other
- Tone
- Neutral
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- Routine Proceedings
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