Ruling
February 7, 1984
Not administrative responsibility of Government; debate not urgent; other opportunities for debate
Hon. Lloyd Francis
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
There is some doubt as to whether a matter of this nature comes within the administrative responsibilities of the Government or within the scope of ministerial action. The true urgency of the situation is also questionable, in that the problem is an ongoing one. Furthermore, there have been recently, and will be in the near future, numerous other opportunities for debate and discussion on this subject.
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Holding
"The criteria for holding an emergency debate have not been met as the matter lacks sufficient urgency and other opportunities for debate exist."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate, citing a lack of urgency and other available opportunities for discussion.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Request for Emergency Debate
- Significance
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