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maiden speech
The first speech made in the House by a new Member. By tradition, the Speaker recognizes a Member rising to make such a speech in preference to others, and the Member may read from notes on this occasion.
See also: amendment , money bill , Private Members' Business Office , amending Act , bar (of the House) |
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Dictionary of Parliamentary Procedure INDEX:List of Terms: Terms beginning with "A", Page 1 |
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1 A: Page 1 of 1. |
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