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S.O.63 Inaugural Speech

Inaugural Speech

63.
      1. A motion may be moved without notice, amendment or debate for the business before the House to be interrupted at a specified time (but not so as to interrupt a Member speaking) to permit a Member to make an inaugural speech without a question being before the House. Any interrupted business shall be resumed on completion of the speech.
      2. The time limit for inaugural speeches will be 15 minutes with a 5 minute extension.