Ruling
October 26, 1983
Duration of proceedings
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
According to the Standing Orders, not more than two hours after the commencement of proceedings on a motion to allocate time, the Speaker shall put every question necessary to dispose of the said motion. It would appear that the limit on the two hours of debate hangs on the interpretation given to the word "proceedings". As debate is the principal part of proceedings, it follows that there are other parts, namely all other actions which may he taken by Members, such as voting, presenting amendments, presenting motions, etc. Since the Chair is bound to take all votes necessary to dispose of the motion to allocate time "two hours after the commencement of the proceedings", therefore the House must first dispose of the motion presented by the Member for Vegreville (Mr. Mazankowski).
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Holding
"The two-hour time limit on proceedings for a time allocation motion includes not only the debate but also all necessary procedural actions, such as votes on amendments, that must be completed before the final question on the motion is put."
AI Summary
The Speaker rules that the two-hour limit for a time allocation motion includes all proceedings, such as votes on amendments, not just the debate itself.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
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High