Routine Proceedings / Motions

Notice required

Journals pp. 1243-4

Debates p. 12385

Background

During Routine Proceedings, Mr. Churchill (Winnipeg South Centre) proposed a motion without notice to amend a provisional Standing Order so that the House would not sit at lunch and dinner times. Although the Speaker expressed doubts about the acceptability of such a motion at that stage, he agreed to listen to Members' comments before ruling.

Issue

Can a Member introduce a motion without notice during Routine Proceedings that would amend a provisional Standing Order?

Decision

No. The motion is out of order.

Reasons given by the Speaker

A motion for the temporary suspension of a rule requires notice under the Standing Orders. In addition, any motion dealing with the business of the House should be introduced, after due notice, by the Government House Leader.

Sources cited

Standing Orders 41 and 42.

Beauchesne, 4th ed., p. 11, c. 10; p. 82, c. 88(2).

Journals, December 10, 1951, p. 290.

References

Debates, January 30, 1967, pp. 12384-5.