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Section 38

Manner of debating motions

of State Legislative Assembly Standing Orders

State Subsidiary LegislationIn forceProvision 38 of 106
Section 38

(1)

When a motion has been moved, the Speaker or Chairman shall propose the question thereon to the Assembly or Committee in the same terms as the motion;

debate may then take place upon that question and may continue so long as any

Member wishes to speak who is entitled to do so.

(2)

When no more Members wish to speak, the Speaker or Chairman shall put the question to the Assembly or Committee in the same terms as the motion.

(3)

Debate upon a motion other than a motion for the adjournment of the Assembly shall be relevant to such motion.