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Ruling May 15, 1973

Other opportunities for debate

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

The agreement among the House Leaders puts aside the request for a debate under Standing Order 26. "In view of the fact that there is to be a debate on this question this evening", there is no need to "proceed under the proposed motion".
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AI Summary

The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate because a separate debate on the same topic was already scheduled by the House Leaders.

AI Analysis

Holding
"A request for an emergency debate is rendered moot when another opportunity for debate on the same subject has already been scheduled by agreement."
Outcome
Denied
Tone
Neutral
Procedural Stage
Application for Emergency Debate
Significance
Low High

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