Ruling
March 3, 1969
Selection of motions
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
"... it is the duty of the Chair to decide which [opposition] motion will have precedence at this sitting. The two opposition motions set down for consideration... are almost identical... Therefore, in connection with this aspect of the matter, the task of the Chair is somewhat eased. After the first of these motions has been debated, [there are] some doubts as to whether the second motion should be proceeded with, as this procedure would then be inconsistent with the usual practice of the House... "
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Holding
"When two nearly identical opposition motions are submitted for a sitting, the Chair will select one to have precedence and will not permit the second to be debated."
AI Summary
The Speaker rules that when two nearly identical opposition motions are submitted, only one will be selected for debate to maintain consistency with House practice.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Other
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Government Orders
- Significance
Low
High