Ruling
October 7, 1986
Practice with respect to recognition of Members for questions and comments
Hon. John Fraser
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Mr. Deputy Speaker (Mr. Danis):
Without wanting to get into a debate on this matter, and I have discussed that point with the honourable Member for Winnipeg—Birds Hill, it is my view that during the question and comment period the priority should be given to Members of a Party other than that of the speaker, but the priority is not to the point of exclusivity....
I can understand very well the position of the honourable Member for Winnipeg—Birds Hill. That is why in this particular case, after the honourable Minister had finished his speech, I did choose a Member of the Official Opposition first, a Member of the New Democratic Party second and a Member of the Government side third. However, I would be willing to discuss this matter further with the honourable Member and, of course, with the Speaker.
F0706-e 33-2 1986-10-07.
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Debates, October 7, 1986, p. 140.
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Holding
"During the question and comment period following a speech, priority for recognition is given to members of parties other than the speaker's, but this priority is not absolute and does not exclude members from the speaker's own party."
AI Summary
The Speaker clarifies that while opposition members get priority during the question and comment period, government members are not excluded from being recognized.
AI Analysis
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- Other
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- Conciliatory
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- Debate
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