National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
The Deputy Speaker announced the ringing of the quorum bell twice as required by Standing Order 34, noting the need for a minimum of 50 members. After the bell periods elapsed without sufficient attendance, the House was formally adjourned until the next sitting.
I direct that the Quorum Bell be rung for 10 minutes. I direct that the Quorum Bell be rung for another five minutes.
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
[(The Quorum Bell was rung)]
Hon. Members, I wish to bring to your attention Standing Order 34 which provides that a quorum of the House or a Committee of the whole House shall be 50 Members. If there is not a quorum present when the Chair is taken, at the time appointed for a meeting of the House, immediately after the saying of the prayer, the Speaker shall order the bell to be rung for 10 minutes. If no quorum is present a…
Hon. Members, pursuant to Standing Order 34 (2) , the time being 9.54 a.m., the House stands adjourned until today, Wednesday, 22nd November 2023, at