Ruling
November 9, 1976
Issue not urgent; other opportunity for debate
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The Chair believes "in the first instance that rather than being a matter of urgent consideration, unemployment is one of continuing concern, and second, even if the motion were to succeed under the first heading, under paragraph (5) of the Standing Order there was an opportunity during the throne speech debate which was recently concluded, and there will be an opportunity during opposition days to discuss this matter."
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Holding
"The request for an emergency debate on unemployment is denied as the matter is a continuing concern, not a sudden crisis, and other opportunities for debate are available."
AI Summary
The Chair denied a request for an emergency debate on unemployment, citing it as a chronic issue with other available debate opportunities.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
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High