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"content": "Order! Hon. Members, the dress code in the Chambers of the House is not covered under the Standing Orders, but it is covered in the Speakerâs Rules. Speakerâs Rule No.5 says: âMembers are required not to enter the Chamber, lounge or dining room without being properly dressed.â It goes further down and gives a footnote which says: âThis means coat, collar, tie, long trousers, socks and shoes or service uniform, or decent national dress for men and an equivalent standard for women with hats, optional.â Clearly from these Speakerâs Rules, we realize that the Members of the Speakerâs Panel at the time, did not envisage the possibility of a man putting on something that amounts to ear rings or whatever you want to call it. Under the circumstances, I will give the ruling in accordance with Standing Order No.1(1). It says:-"
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