Speeches - duration
Movers Patrick, J.F.
That until the end of Synod times for speakers be:
Bills Second Reading Mover – 15 minutes
Others – 5 minutes
No extension
Limit of debate after mover and seconder:
20 minutes Extensions by leave
10 minutes on each occasion
Plus reply – 5 minutes
Committee
Speeches 3 minutes – no extension
Limit of debate – none
Third Reading all speakers – 3 minutes
Motions Mover – 10 minutes
Others – 5 minutes
No extension
Limit of debate after mover and seconder – 20 minutes
Extension by leave – 10 minutes, one only
During extension – 3 minutes per speech
Bills and Motions
Speakers to declare themselves for or against.
Not more than two speakers (not counting mover) in succession in the one sense.
(Mr J.F. Patrick, 29.8.85)
Resolution year: 1985
Resolution number: 48/85