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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 27

Discussion and Debate Rules

Discussion and Debate Rules.

50. The Lectures, Discussions, and Debates shall be held in such halls, and on such dates as the Council may determine, and shall each evening be open to the Public on condition that they conform to the rules.

51. The Secretary shall arrange for securing eligible lecturers for week-night debates, and for sufficient attendance to take collections or admission fees at the door, to which two Members of Council shall always attend in person.

52. The introductory Lecture, on evenings set apart for general discussion, shall occupy no more than 30 minutes, and may be extended to 45 minutes by special permission of the Chairman. No speaker except the Opener shall speak twice in the discussion, unless in default of Speakers and by special permission of the Chairman. No speech shall exceed 10 minutes, except that of the Opener, who shall have 15 minutes after the discussion to reply, not later than a quarter to ten, and that of the leading opponent, who may be allowed 20 minutes.

53. No person shall take part in the discussion unless present at the commencement of the Lecture, except by special permission of the Chairman.

54. If the Chairman desire to speak to the question he must do so before the Opener's reply.

55. Set debates, conducted according to rules agreed to on both sides, may be held at any time and place, subject to approval