Ruling
September 26, 2005
Leave refused: gasoline prices; debate held by unanimous consent
Hon. Peter Milliken
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Speaker:
The Chair has considered this matter, and while I am sure the matter is of some interest, whether it is a matter that meets the exigencies of the Standing Order at this time the Chair has some doubts. Accordingly, I am inclined to disallow the application at this time.
Postscript Immediately after the Speaker had delivered his ruling, Mr. Crête sought the unanimous consent of the House for a motion that an emergency debate on gasoline prices be held that evening in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 52. Consent was given and the debate took place later that day.
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Holding
"The application for an emergency debate on gasoline prices is disallowed as it does not meet the requirements of the Standing Orders."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied an application for an emergency debate on gasoline prices, but the House later agreed to hold the debate by unanimous consent.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High