Ruling April 16, 1986

Anticipating legislation

Hon. John Bosley

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

The Committee is not making a comment to the House about the legislation. The Standing Orders empower the Committee to report on matters relating to the mandate, management, organization, and operation of the Department, as the Committee deems fit.. Sources cited Standing Order 96(2)(e). References Debates, April 16, 1986, pp. 12313-5. Journals, April 8, 1986, pp. 1946-7.

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AI Summary

This ruling clarifies that a committee is empowered by the Standing Orders to report on departmental operations, which is distinct from commenting on legislation.

AI Analysis

Holding

"A committee's report on a department's operations is procedurally in order as it falls within its mandate under the Standing Orders, and is not considered a direct comment on legislation."

Outcome: Other
Tone: Educational
Procedural Stage: Routine Proceedings
Significance

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Standing Orders committee mandate report anticipating legislation

Cited Authorities

Standing Orders of the House of Commons (96(2)(e))

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#Debate #Procedure #Decision Making