Ruling
June 29, 1976
Motions in amendment, acceptability of motions to delete
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Even if the motions to delete go against certain precedents, by apparently contravening the principle of the bill, they are in accordance with the Standing Orders and this "appears to give them a sanctity that does not extend to other motions." A precedent cited during debate must also be taken into account: it involved a motion to delete that was moved regarding a one-clause bill.
"It seems to be going far too extensively beyond the Standing Orders to suggest that because the effect may be in sum or in their collectivity to change the principle of the bill, every Member who wants to put down a motion to delete at this stage ought not to be deprived of that right."
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Holding
"Motions to delete clauses are procedurally acceptable under the Standing Orders, even if their collective effect might appear to negate the principle of the bill."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that motions to delete clauses are permissible under the Standing Orders, even if they collectively challenge the bill's principle.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
Low
High