Ruling
February 2, 2004
Reinstatement of Private Members' Business following prorogation
Hon. Peter Milliken
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Speaker:
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Holding
"A substantive motion to reinstate Private Members' Business items from a previous session is procedurally in order, as the House has the authority to set aside its own Standing Orders."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that a motion to reinstate Private Members' Business after prorogation is procedurally acceptable because the House is master of its own proceedings.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High
Cited Authorities
- Marleau and Montpetit (1st Edition, 2000)