22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
because this is a House of records. We cannot allow a culture where if you do not agree with a particular report, you cast aspersions on your colleagues. Secondly, he has said this Report is serving selfish interest. That is very shameful. I can see that a Committee sat down and there are minutes of their sittings. Do you want to tell me that we are setting a practice and culture where a Committee of this House can sit down to transact selfish business? In this case, this is a Committee that is Chaired by the Speaker and deputised by ...
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
On a point of order, Madam Temporary Speaker.
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, I had requested you earlier. This is not the first time we are finding ourselves in such a situation. The Minority of this House are beginning to set a very bad precedent. Unfortunately, they are aided by your office. Once the Speaker has made a determination on a matter, the practice of Parliament world over is that that matter is seized off and we move on to the next business. There is no way you can challenge the decision of the Chair. It is common sense. Secondly, if you wanted to allow them a second bite at ...
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, can I be heard? Protect me.
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker---
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, a plain reading, Standing Order No. 223 speaks to the signature of the Chairperson, the
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Vice Chairperson or a Member of the Committee. This means that even if this report had been brought with only the signature of the Chairperson alone, it would still have passed. That is the plain reading of Standing Order No.223 (2).
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22 Mar 2023 in Senate:
Madam Temporary Speaker, we shall not be intimidated.
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