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MINUTES OF PROCEEDING
Meeting No. 3
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1997
The Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs met at 11:09 a.m., this day, in Room 340-S (Centre Block), Peter Adams (Chair) presiding.
Members of the Committee present: Peter Adams, George Baker, Stéphane Bergeron, Marlene Catterall, Yvon Charbonneau, Madeleine Dalphond-Guiral, Norman Doyle, Ken Epp, Mac Harb, Bob Kilger, Rey Pagtakhan, Carolyn Parrish, John Richardson, Chuck Strahl, John Solomon and Randy White.
Acting Member present: Bob Speller for Marlene Catterall.
In attendance:. From the Research Branch of the Library of Parliament: James Robertson, Research Officer.
Standing Orders 92 and 108(3)(a)(iv) – Private Members’ Business
The Committee proceeded to the consideration of its business pursuant to Standing Orders 92 and 108(3)(a)(iv) in relation to Private Members’ Business.
After debate, on motion of Carolyn Parrish, it was agreed, - That, the Sub-Committee on Private Members’ Business be instructed to review the First Report of the Sub-Committee on Private Members’ Business tabled before the Committee during the 35th Legislature in regards to procedural changes to Private Members’ Business; and,
-that the Sub-committee report to the Committee no later than the first Committee meeting in December 1997.
Committee’s mandate under Standing Order 108(3)(a)(iii) – procedure and practice of the House
After debate, on motion of Stéphane Bergeron, it was agreed,- That, pursuant to the Committee’s mandate under Standing Order 108(3)(a)(iii) in relation to the Standing Orders, procedure and practice in the House, a Sub-Committee be struck to review and report on the sitting schedule of the House of Commons, to develop recommendations for consideration by the Committee;
-that, the Sub-Committee be composed of six members (2 Liberals – including the Chair and 1 from each opposition party) to be appointed by the whips of their respective party;
-that, Bob Kilger be appointed Chair of the Sub-Committee;
-that, the Sub-Committee be granted the same powers as the Committee has and enjoys pursuant to Standing Order 108(1)(a) except the power to report directly to the House; and
-that, the Sub-Committee report to the Committee no later than the first meeting of the Committee in December 1997.
Committee’s mandate under Standing Order 108(3)(a)(i) – services and facilities for Members
After debate, on motion of Chuck Strahl, it was agreed, - That, a Sub-Committee on Members’ Services be struck, composed of six members (2 from the Reform Party – including the Chair and one from each recognized party ) to be appointed by their respective whip;
-that, Randy White be appointed Chair of the Sub-Committee;
-that, the Sub-Committee be charged with carrying out the responsibilities of the Committee under Standing Order 108(3)(a)(i) in relation to the provision of services and facilities to Members;
-that, the Sub-Committee be granted the same powers as the Committee has and enjoys pursuant to Standing Order 108(1)(a) except the power to report directly to the House.
Committee’s mandate under Standing Order 115(4) - priority use of rooms
The Committee considered a request from the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities for priority use of Room 237-C and the matter was referred to the Whips as part of their consideration of the Room Assignment System.
At 12: 28 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
Marie Carrière
Clerk of the Committee
Striking Committee
Friday, October 24, 1997
In accordance with the mandate of the Committee concerning its responsibilities as the Striking Committee, and according to an Order adopted on Monday, September 29, 1997, the Fifth Report is deemed to have been adopted and the Chair is ordered to present it to the House.
Marie Carrière
Clerk of the Committee
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