SpeakerS Script

The office of the Speaker occupies a pivotal position in our parliamentary democracy. The Speaker is the
guardian of the rights and privileges of the House, its Committees and members. The Speaker represents
the full authority of the House itself, symbolizing the dignity and power of the House over which he/she
is presiding. The Speaker has extensive functions to perform in matters administrative, judicial and
regulatory, falling under his/her domain.

OATH TAKING, (Mr. Speaker in the chair)

MR.SPEAKER: Member to take the oath or affirmation

SPEAKER:
Shri __________ (from _______________Constituency) to subscribe oath or affirmation.

Introduction of P.M and leader of opposition:

SPEAKER: I have the pleasure of introducing to you the Prime Minister and the Leader of the opposition.
Shri____________, and
Shri____________.

QUESTION HOUR
The first hour of every parliamentary sitting is slotted for this. During this time, the members
ask questions of the three kinds, namely, starred, un-starred and short notice and the ministers
give answers to the queries posed. The Speaker again facilitates the whole proceeding and
keeps a check on the number and the type of questions being introduced in the house.
SPEAKER: Now the question hour starts.
Question no. _____. Shri X may put up the question now.
Shri X: Mr. Speaker, Sir, Question No.____, will the MINISTER OF ____ be pleased to state:
(the question)}.

SPEAKER: Honble Minister of ______ may answer the question now.

[Or]
Honble Minister of ______ is absent. Next question please. [Repeat from (1)][In case,
the minister is absent]
MINISTER: (answers the questions)

SPEAKER: Shri. xmay ask a supplementary question. [In case of supplementary questions]
No more supplementary please [In case of interruptions]
Shri x:(Asks a supplementary question)

SPEAKER: Honble Minister of ___may answer the question now. [In case the minister doesnt respond
immediately]
MINISTER: (Replies to the question)
Shri x: (Suggests an Idea to the ministry)
{{{{{EXAMPLE: SMT. I : Sir, this is a very serious matter, supply of rotten food grains will
greatly damage the health of people. You must direct the Govt. to ensure that this is
not repeated.}}}}}

SPEAKER: Yes, would the Honble Minister like to say anything on this?
MINISTER: (Answers the question)
Next question. [Repeat from (1)]
*****Question hour ends****
Now the question Hour is over. [In case of Interruptions] ,
No more supplementary please.

Breach of privilege:
Shri x :(raises the issue)
SPEAKER: Shri x, have you given notice of it earlier? You may give due notice along with (proof) and I
shall consider it. [If notice was not provided]
Shri x: Replies for questioning the notice

SPEAKER: It will be examined when it comes to me, I shall consider it and let you know my decision.[If
notice was provided]

Papers to be laid
SPEAKER: Honble Minister of ________ may now lay the papers on the table.
MINISTER: (proceeds with the papers)
[repeat (2)] [in case of multiple papers]

First Reading of the Bill

On the day appointed for the introduction of the Bill the Speaker calls the Minister-in-charge to
move the motion for leave to introduce the Bill.
SPEAKER: The question is that leave be granted to the Minister of to introduce the

... Bill, (Year).

Those in favour will say Aye, those against will say No.
After the verdict of the House has been assessed,
SPEAKER: will say thrice: the Ayes (or Noes) have it, the Ayes (or Noes) have it, the Ayes (or
Noes) have it.
He will then declare that leave is granted (or is not granted) as the case may be.
Minister/MP: Sir, I introduce the bill.

The Second Reading

SPEAKER: Now the House will take up consideration of the ...............(bill), 2015.

Minister, please.
Minister: "Sir, I beg to move that the bill be taken into consideration."

Brief Introductory Speech

SPEAKER: Motion is moved.

"The bill is taken into consideration. Can we have names of members wishing to speak?
Discussion from both the sides
The minister concerned makes a Closing speech and winds up discussion.
SPEAKER: Do we have any amendment for the bill?

Mr. ..., The Minister...... /MP ....., has brought the amendment in (Clause... of) Section...
of the bill.
The amendment reads as full reading of the amendment..
Those in favour of the amendment will say Aye, those against will say No.
the Ayes (or Noes) have it, the Ayes (or Noes) have it, the Ayes (or Noes) have it.
The amendment clearly passes/fails,
Do we have any motion on the floor?
Minister/Member bringing the bill:Sir,I beg to move that the Bill (Title of the Bill)

be passed.
Speaker: The Question is that the ......Bill, 2015... be passed. Those in favours will say "Aye,

those against will be 'No.'

The Ayes (or Noes) have it(x3).
The Bill is passed (not passed)", as the case may be.

Adjournment Motion:
Speaker: Do we have any motion on the floor?
Member: "Sir, I beg for leave to move the adjournment motion".
Speaker: "The question is that leave be granted to the member to move the adjournment motion.

Those in favour will stand up.

Speaker: "the leave is granted/not granted".

Member: "That the House do now adjourn for a time period of ......... mins."
Speaker: "The motion is that the House do now adjourn. Those in favour will say 'Aye', those

against will say 'No'. After assessing the verdict of the House he/she says thrice 'the Ayes/Noes
have it', as the case may be.
Speaker: "The House now adjourns".

If the motion is not carried, the House takes up other items on the List of Business.

Short hour Discussion:

Speaker: Now we begin with short hour Discussion,

Shri/Smt.................................................. to raise a discussion On the....................

Members wishing to speak may raise their hand,
Mr. ...... You have the floor.
Speaker: Now the House is adjourned to meet again tomorrow at 11.00 a.m.

The End