#27779
Jimmy-T
Keymaster

    @Sir Humphrey said:
    I would be a bit careful about too strictly enforcing one turn each.

    I think the rule on “one turn each until everyone who wants to speak has had a say” is there for when one person or a noisy minority try to dominate and it gives you a valid basis on which to shut them up.

    The exchange of information you described may violate the strict reading of the rule but I doubt if it would offend anyone.

    I see the Standing Orders as more of a safety net than a strict batting order for speakers.  Many committees get along fine without one … until the inevitable loudmouth comes along and takes advantage of everyone else’s good nature.

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