Ruling
May 16, 1972
Content of motion; privilege
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
A motion implying a charge against a Member cannot be made by means of a motion under Standing Order 43, which refers only to the setting aside of the notice requirement, not the ordinary rules applicable to the form and content of motions. The motion could be proposed in other terms or, if it is the unanimous wish of the House, be debated in some other form, perhaps under the provisions of another Standing Order or procedure.
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Holding
"Motions under Standing Order 43, which waive notice requirements, are procedurally improper for levying charges against a Member; such allegations must be brought forward as distinct, substantive motions that adhere to all ordinary rules of form and content."
AI Summary
A motion under Standing Order 43 cannot be used to make a charge against a Member as it only waives notice, not the fundamental rules on motion content.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High