Point of Order
May 23, 1984
Committee proceedings, discussion of not permitted until a report is received
Hon. Lloyd Francis
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The matter could be raised during Question Period or during the weekly question on House business. Committees must resolve problems regarding witnesses themselves and it is not normal to settle procedure of committee in the House. "If and when a report is received from the committee - and presumably that report would be debated - there would be an opportunity for Hon. Members to express their views."
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Holding
"The proceedings of a committee cannot be discussed in the House until that committee has presented a report on the matter."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that committee proceedings, including issues with witnesses, cannot be discussed in the House until the committee tables a formal report.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
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High