Ruling
March 19, 1969
Debate urgent; no other opportunity for debate
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
The issue is of undoubted national interest and the announced business of the House for the rest of the week provides no other opportunity for debate. This is the "type of situation where the Standing Order should operate, so as to permit debate on a national issue in advance of anticipated events".
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Holding
"The request for an emergency debate is granted as the issue is of national interest and there is no other opportunity for debate on the announced business of the House."
AI Summary
The Speaker granted a request for an emergency debate due to the issue's national importance and the lack of alternative debate opportunities.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High