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What Is the Leader of the House?
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What Is the Leader of the House?

The rules define the Leader of the House as the Prime Minister, or a Minister appointed by the Prime Minister to represent the government and regulate government business in the Assembly. The PM may delegate this role to another Minister. The Leader of the House is the government’s floor manager in the Assembly, responsible for […]
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Do Members’ Votes in Parliament Get Recorded?
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Do Members’ Votes in Parliament Get Recorded?

Yes — when a division is held, the automatic vote recorder produces a record of…
Jun 9
Parliament

Papers Quoted by Ministers Must Be Tabled in the National Assembly

Any state paper or a dispatch quoted by a Minister while speaking in the National…
Jun 8· 0 comments
Parliament

Distinction Between Prorogation and Dissolution of National Assembly

Prorogation ends a session and means that the National Assembly can be summoned again. Dissolution…
Jun 7· 0 comments
Parliament

Grant Demands Must be Recommended by the Executive

Under Rule 182(2) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National…
Jun 6· 0 comments
How Does Parliament Scrutinize Budget Spending?
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How Does Parliament Scrutinize Budget Spending?

The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly establish a structured…
Jun 5
Parliament

What Is ‘Un-Parliamentary Expression’?

The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly define “un-parliamentary expression”…
Jun 4· 0 comments
Parliament

What Is a Joint Sitting of Parliament?

A joint sitting brings together all members of the National Assembly and the Senate. Under…
Jun 3· 0 comments
Parliament

Can the Public Attend National Assembly Sittings?

The general public may witness National Assembly sittings from the public galleries, subject to admission…
Jun 2· 0 comments
Parliament

The Speaker Does Not Vote, Except to Break a Tie

The Speaker of the National Assembly has a casting vote, but only in the event…
May 21· 0 comments

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