It is not for the Speaker to give the hon. member five more minutes; it is a matter for the House. If the House wishes to give the hon. member five more minutes, the Speaker as the servant of the House will give it.
Is there consent?
In the House of Commons on December 9th, 1996. See this statement in context.
FinanceGovernment Orders
The Acting Speaker (Mr. Milliken)
It is not for the Speaker to give the hon. member five more minutes; it is a matter for the House. If the House wishes to give the hon. member five more minutes, the Speaker as the servant of the House will give it.
Is there consent?
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