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Ruling November 21, 1966

Not administrative responsibility of the Government

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Hon. Lucien Lamoureux

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

The definite matter of urgent public importance proposed under the terms of Standing Order 26 must involve the administrative responsibility of the Government.
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AI Summary

The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate because the topic did not fall under the administrative responsibility of the government.

AI Analysis

Holding
"A proposed emergency debate is not in order if the subject matter does not fall within the administrative responsibility of the Government."
Outcome
Denied
Tone
Neutral
Procedural Stage
Routine Proceedings
Significance
Low High

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