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Ruling July 16, 1969

Continuing nature of problem; matter being studied in committee

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

"There has been a pattern of changing interest rates in recent months" which consequently makes this a "problem of continuing concern". In addition, this very matter was recently referred by the House to a standing committee. "In this sense the matter is already before a committee of the House."
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A request for an emergency debate was denied because the issue was a continuing problem already under study by a committee.

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Holding
"The request for an emergency debate is denied as the matter is of a continuing nature and is already being studied by a committee."
Outcome
Denied
Tone
Neutral
Procedural Stage
Routine Proceedings
Significance
Low High

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