(1) The President or any other Member of the National Assembly
may propose closure of debate when at least two speakers of opposing views
have dealt with the substance of the matter.
(2) When a Member wishes to speak against the closure of a
debate, the right to do so may be granted for just three (3) minutes and to a
single speaker who must confine himself to that purpose. The first Member still
listed to speak shall be given priority to speak against closure.
(3) Should the request for closure be rejected by the National
Assembly, the debate shall continue. However, in the event of further motion for
closure, a decision shall be taken under the conditions provided for in these
Standing Orders.
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In force from 18 July 2014
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