Rule 185  : Procedural motions

1.    Requests to move a procedural motion, namely:

(a)    the inadmissibility of a matter (Rule 187);

(b)    referral back to committee (Rule 188);

(c)    the closure of a debate (Rule 189);

(d)    the adjournment of a debate and vote (Rule 190); or

(e)    the suspension or closure of the sitting (Rule 191)

shall take precedence over other requests to speak.

Only the following shall be heard on these motions in addition to the mover: one speaker in favour and one against and the Chair or rapporteur of the committee responsible.

2.    Speaking time shall not exceed one minute.