Ruling
September 9, 1985
Application not accepted
Hon. John Bosley
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Standing Orders direct the Chair to consider the probability of the subject matter of the proposed debate being brought before the House by other means. Since the matter is now being examined in the Standing Committee on Finance, Trade and Economic Affairs, it is not proper at this time to hold an emergency debate.
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Holding
"An emergency debate is not proper when the subject matter is already being examined by a standing committee."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied an emergency debate request because the topic was already being studied by a committee.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
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High
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Cited Authorities
- Standing Orders of the House of Commons