Statement
December 3, 1970
Motion to withdraw bill
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The first motion obtained unanimous consent of the House to allow the President of the Treasury Board to withdraw the bill standing in his name. He must then be given the opportunity to do so.
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Holding
"As unanimous consent was granted to allow a minister to withdraw a bill, the House must now provide the opportunity for that action to be taken."
AI Summary
The Speaker directs that a minister be allowed to withdraw a bill after the House granted unanimous consent for the action.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
Low
High