Ruling
January 28, 1986
Time limits on speeches
Hon. John Bosley
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
It seems logical that if at third reading a Minister may speak for an unlimited time, a Parliamentary Secretary giving the first speech on behalf of the Government may do likewise. In both cases the Opposition Member responding is also entitled to unlimited time..
Sources cited Standing Order 36(1).
References Debates, January 24, 1986, pp.10164-5.
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Holding
"A Parliamentary Secretary speaking for the government at the start of third reading debate has unlimited speaking time, as does the Opposition member responding."
AI Summary
Ruling clarifies that a Parliamentary Secretary speaking for the government at third reading has unlimited speaking time, mirroring the rule for Ministers.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
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High