Statement
September 20, 1983
Hansard; alterations to the transcript
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
When there is a need for more precise identification or to eliminate repetitions, the editors are allowed to alter a sentence of the Debates in such a way so that whoever reads the Debates may correctly understand the meaning of what was said. The editors must not go beyond their obligation to make a sentence more readable, since there is some difference between the spoken and the written word.
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Holding
"Hansard editors are permitted to make minor alterations to the transcript of debates for the purpose of clarity and readability, but they cannot alter the substantive meaning of the spoken words."
AI Summary
The Speaker clarifies that Hansard editors may make minor alterations to transcripts for clarity but cannot change the meaning of what was said.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Not applicable
- Significance
Low
High