S.G.M.'s

Sir—I feel the part of the con stitution dealing with S.G.M.' needs amending.

Recently an S.G.M. passed [unclear: motion] directing the President to send a cable to Russia censuring Russia's attitude to Czechoslovakia. There is no doubt (to me) that most students would consider this action a waste of the President's time and energy, and of their money. ($14).

Because the meeting had dragged on and everyone was a bit bored, a motion to this effect was rushed through without anyone being able to speak on it. (A motion was passed to put the issue to the house before anyone spoke on it).

Although here it was only $14, next time it might be $140.

To prevent motions being passed without reasonable thought and consideration I would like to suggest an amendment to set a minimum number of speakers for and against a motion.

I would also suggest that a minimum number of students should be present before a motion can be passed.

Anyway, where can this constitution be found if students wish to read it?

[There is a quorum of 50 for a general meeting. Copies of the constitution can be obtained at the Students' Association Office—ed.]