Statement
April 6, 1984
Not to be used for personal attacks
Hon. Lloyd Francis
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
There have been a number of occasions when it has been brought to the Speaker's attention that the Standing Order precludes attacks on Members of this House and of the other place, which is part of Parliament. In her guidelines on this matter, Speaker Sauvé noted the opportunity is not intended to be used for making personal attacks, conveying congratulatory messages, reciting poetry or for anything other than serious purposes. "Until such a time as I receive guidelines from this House indicating otherwise, the Chair will do its best to observe the Standing Orders as the Chair interprets them to be.".
References Debates, April 6, 1984, pp. 2790, 2798-9.
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Holding
"Statements made under the Standing Orders are not to be used for personal attacks, and the Chair will enforce this rule as interpreted."
AI Summary
The Speaker reminds Members that statements under the Standing Orders are not to be used for personal attacks and will enforce this interpretation.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
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High