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