August 5, 2019
Derek O’Brien raises a Point of Order on allowing more time for analysis of Bills introduced
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Sir, my Point of Order is on Rule 69. Rule 69 allows the Chairman to use his discretionary power to introduce a Bill on the same day without circulating it, without Members reading it. It allows you the power, Sir, I have no quibble on that.
My simple point is that, look at the rest of Rule 69 – (1), (2), (3), (4). When these Bills are circulated, please allow us the time to read these Bills, to understand these Bills. For example, this is a good Bill but since we are not being given the time, I appeal to you, Sir. You have the power to circumvent all but we feel deprived, Sir.
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