Question of Privilege
June 9, 1986
Scheduling
Hon. John Bosley
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Member's privileges were not breached since the Standing Orders provide for the suspension of Private Members' Business on Supply days. While the Member may have a grievance with regard to the rules, it is a problem which would best be resolved by consensus or by an agrement between the House Leaders..
Sources cited Standing Order 38.
References Debates, May 9, 1986, pp. 13145-7; June 9, 1986, pp. 14119-21.
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Holding
"The suspension of Private Members' Business on a Supply day is permitted by the Standing Orders and does not constitute a breach of privilege."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied a question of privilege, ruling that the suspension of Private Members' Business on a Supply day is permitted by the Standing Orders.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Private Members' Business
- Significance
Low
High