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S.O.118 Business with Precedence

Business with Precedence

118. (1) The following matters constitute business with precedence and shall be dealt with in the following order in the routine of business, unless otherwise provided for:
      a. Dissent from Speaker's ruling.
      b. No confidence in the Government, Minister or Speaker.
      c. Censure of Member or Speaker
      d. Privilege/contempt.
      e. Expulsion of a Member.
      f. Arrangement of business of the House.
      g. Days and hours of sitting.
      h. Disallowance of statutory rules.
      i. Business accorded precedence by the House.
      j. Votes of thanks or condolence.
      k. Printing of Papers.
(2) Motions of condolence and motions for the printing of papers may be moved without notice at any time.

amended 3 July 2009