The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 16
XXII.—Miscellaneous
XXII.— Miscellaneous.
382. In all cases not hereinbefore provided
for, Mr. Speaker shall decide, taking for his guide the rules, forms, and usages of the House of Commons, so far as the same can be applied to the proceedings of this House.
Speaker to decide in cases not provided for
383. It is contrary to the law and usage
of Parliament that any Member of this House should be permitted to engage, either by himself or any partner, in the management of Private Bills before this or the other House of Parliament, for pecuniary reward.
Members not to engage in the management of Private Bills
384. It is contrary to the usage, and derogatory
to the dignity of this House, that any of its Members should bring forward, promote, or advocate in this House any proceeding or measure in which he may have acted
or been concerned, for or in consideration of any pecuniary fee or reward.
Members not to promote measures for fee or reward
Strangers ordered to withdraw
Members not to be absent for more than a week
Not to disobey Orders of the House, or interrupt its proceedings
Penalties for contempt
389. All fines are applied to "The Library
Fund."
Fines applied to Library Fund
390. Any Standing Order or Orders of
the House may be suspended on Motion, without notice: Provided that two-thirds of the Members be present, but notice shall always be given when practicable.
Standing Orders suspended
391. No proposal for altering or annulling
any Standing Order shall be entertained, except when two-thirds of the whole number of Members are present, and when notice extending over at least four sitting days shall have been, given.
Standing Order to be altered or annulled, only when two-thirds of the House are present