Catching the Speaker's Eye
I am told that the Assembly is going to shortly move away from a system where people are called to speak on the basis of being on a list and towards the Westminster style bobbing up and down trying to catch the Speaker's eye. In the previously Assembly the more spontaneous method of calling Speakers fell into disuse. Some are concerned that a system which relies on legislators being quick to their feet might discriminate against the disabled or the elderly. However, officials appear confident they can take into account any discrepancy in how fast different MLAs are on the draw.
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