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Ruling December 18, 1980

No other opportunity for debate

Hon. Jeanne Sauvé

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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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

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."
Outcome
Sustained
Tone
Conciliatory
Procedural Stage
Routine Proceedings
Significance
Low High

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