Ruling January 27, 1984

Not to be used for personal attacks

Hon. Lloyd Francis

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

The opportunity of making statements is regulated by the discretion of the Chair and Members are expected to observe certain guidelines. The nature of the presentation obviously calls for a judgement and in the judgement of the Chair this was a personal attack. Hon. Members should refrain from making personal attacks on Members of this or the other place.. References Debates, January 27, 1984, p. 799.

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The Speaker ruled that a member's statement was an unacceptable personal attack, reminding the House that the Chair has discretion to regulate such content.

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Holding

"The Chair has the discretion to regulate the content of Members' statements and will rule personal attacks out of order."

Outcome: Sustained
Tone: Educational
Procedural Stage: Routine Proceedings
Significance

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unparliamentary language personal attack discretion of the Chair

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#Debate #Privilege