Ruling
July 13, 1973
Question of privilege
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Motions proposed to the House under Standing Order 43 are subject to the rules that apply generally to motions, and cannot be drafted in such a way as to imply a charge by innuendo. The use of Standing Order 43 ought to be considered very carefully by Members because unanimous consent is asked for immediately, thereby denying the Government the opportunity to reply to charges, statements and declarations made under this order.
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Holding
"Motions under Standing Order 43 cannot contain charges by innuendo, as the requirement for immediate unanimous consent for their passage prevents the government from being able to reply."
AI Summary
The Speaker rules that motions under Standing Order 43 cannot use innuendo to make charges due to the immediate unanimous consent requirement.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High