Ruling
March 7, 1986
Government response, time limit for tabling
Hon. John Bosley
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
When so requested by a committee, a comprehensive response should be tabled by the Government within 120 days of the presentation of the committee's report. While there is no remedy provided by the Standing Orders, this ruling will serve to draw this breach to the attention of the Minister responsible.
(The Minister tabled a response immediately after the ruling.).
Sources cited Standing Order 99(2).
References Debates, March 6, 1986, p. 11235.
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Holding
"The government's failure to table a response to a committee report within the 120-day time limit is a breach of the Standing Orders, even if no specific procedural remedy is available."
AI Summary
The Speaker found the government breached the 120-day time limit for responding to a committee report but noted no procedural remedy was available.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
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