Ruling
June 2, 1969
Continuing nature of problem; other opportunities for debate
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
This application is in the form of a series of grievances which are of a continuing nature and which cannot be understood to be a sudden emergency. "... according to the rules and precedents, even if there is urgency of debate, adjournment under Standing Order 26 cannot be granted if there are other opportunities for debate within a reasonable time." There is to be a six-day Budget debate beginning tomorrow and, in addition, there remain eight allotted days in this supply period. There are, therefore, fourteen days during which Members will have the opportunity to raise grievances.
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Holding
"The application for an emergency debate is denied because the matter is of a continuing nature and other significant opportunities for debate are available."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied an emergency debate request, citing the issue's ongoing nature and the availability of other debate opportunities like the Budget and supply days.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High