Point of Order
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Opposition motions: votable motions; allocationMarch 11 and 12, 2002
Hon. Peter Milliken
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Speaker:
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Holding
"The Speaker has no authority to intervene in the allocation of votable opposition motions among the various opposition parties, as this is a political matter to be negotiated by the parties themselves."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that the Chair has no authority to intervene in the allocation of votable opposition motions among parties, as it is a matter for inter-party negotiation.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
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High
Cited Authorities
- House of Commons Procedure and Practice (First Edition)