Urgent Debates Declined — Cost of Living—Increases

Members, I’ve received a letter from the Hon Barbara Edmonds seeking to debate under Standing Order 399 the rising cost of living. In considering this application, I reviewed rulings by Speakers Harrison, Wall, and Mallard—and I quote: “A proposal to discuss a continuing problem … is not one contemplated by [Standing Order 399] in that it is not of a particular case of recent occurrence nor does it require the immediate attention of the House.” See Speakers’ ruling 221/2. The application is declined.