Ruling
December 18, 1980
No other opportunity for debate
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The rise in interest rates and the rising cost of living can be considered as chronic problems. However, since the House is to adjourn tomorrow and since there will not likely be an opportunity to debate the matter within a reasonable period of time, the Chair gives the benefit of the doubt to the Members.
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Holding
"The request for an emergency debate is granted due to the lack of any other opportunity for a timely debate before the House adjourns."
AI Summary
The Speaker granted an emergency debate on the economy, giving members the benefit of the doubt due to the House's imminent adjournment.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Conciliatory
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High