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Chief Whip
A term borrowed from the U.K.'s Parliament where he/she is concerned with mapping out the time of the session; estimating the time likely to be required for each item, and for arranging the bu [..]
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cabinet solidarity
The principle that decisions of the Cabinet must be supported by all of its members; by convention, those not supporting a decision must resign from the Cabinet. Distinguish: ministerial responsibili [..]
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Consolidated Revenue Fund
The government account which is drawn upon whenever an appropriation is approved by Parliament and replenished through the collection of taxes, tariffs and excises.
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Dilatory motion
A superseding motion designed to dispose of the original question before the House, either for the time being or permanently. A motion to adjourn the debate and a motion to adjourn the House are examp [..]
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Floor of the House
That part of the Chamber reserved for the Members and the officials of the House.
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official opposition
The party or coalition of parties holding the second largest number of seats in the House. It is accorded certain financial and procedural advantages over other parties in opposition
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standing order
A permanent order adopted by the House to regulate its proceedings. A Standing Order may be altered or repealed only by a subsequent decision of the House.
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press releases
Parliamentry Agenda - Monday, 13th October, 2014 - Friday, 17th October, 2014 Document Parliamentary Agenda - Monday 21st July, 2014 to Friday 25th July, 2014 Sittings Home Chamber Business Sit [..]
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absence
A Member must inform their Chief Whip and the Clerk of the National Assembly if they are unable to attend a sitting of the House or a committee meeting and ask to be excused. It is the duty of every M [..]
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