Statement
June 26, 1975
Anticipating subjects under Orders of the Day
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
In the past there has been a restriction against anticipating Orders of the Day in the Question Period.
During the budget debate and the debate on the Address, however, there has been a relaxation of the rules which might permit the Chair some guidance in allowing certain questions during the Question Period so long as they do not monopolize the limited time available.
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Holding
"The rule against anticipating Orders of the Day during Question Period is relaxed during major debates like the budget and the Address in Reply, allowing the Chair discretion to permit such questions."
AI Summary
The Speaker clarifies that the rule against anticipating Orders of the Day is relaxed during major debates, permitting related questions during Question Period at the Chair's discretion.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Question Period
- Significance
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