Ruling
September 7, 1966
Debate not urgent
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
On balance it does not seem that the matter raised meets the requirements that there is such urgency to debate the subject "that the ordinary affairs of the House should be set aside". Nor does it seem that the subject-matter of the application is a sudden emergency, something completely new. Rather, "this is a matter of long standing, not a sudden occurrence".
Edit Metadata
Holding
"The request for an emergency debate is denied as the matter is a long-standing issue, not a sudden occurrence that justifies setting aside the ordinary business of the House."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied a request for an emergency debate, finding the matter was a long-standing issue rather than a sudden crisis.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Routine Proceedings
- Significance
Low
High