Ruling
June 5, 1984
Selection of motions
Hon. Lloyd Francis
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
When the Opposition parties are not in agreement on how to divide the available allotted days between them, the Chair must decide how they are to be split and on what basis the split is to be calculated. The questions raised by Mr. Hnatyshyn concerning the style and nature of Mr. Murphy's motion will not be ruled on. The Chair would like to renew its appeal to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Organization to clarify the intent of the House with regard to the allocation of Opposition days.
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Holding
"The Chair must decide the allocation of Opposition supply days when the parties cannot agree on the division."
AI Summary
The Speaker rules that the Chair must decide the allocation of Opposition supply days when the parties disagree and appeals to a committee for clearer rules.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
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High