Question of Privilege
July 11, 1980
Tabling of notice; statement by Minister
Hon. Jeanne Sauvé
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The interventions heard during this debate on the alleged question of privilege clearly established that the question was in no way founded on a breach of our rules but rather one of the common courtesies and customs in current usage in the House. The procedure chosen by the Minister to table his notice of motion is perfectly in order. Furthermore, it is open to the Minister to make or not make a statement when tabling a Ways and Means motion.
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Holding
"A Minister's procedure for tabling a Ways and Means notice of motion is procedurally correct, and providing an accompanying statement is optional, not a requirement."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied a question of privilege, confirming that a Minister's procedure for tabling a Ways and Means motion was in order and an accompanying statement was optional.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High