I have been in discussion with the Túischac'h,
@Munditenens Tresplet , who - in light of recent events - has asked for more clarification of his role in administering Terps.
Here are the Túischac'h's comments:
QuoteI don't want to put any limits on what can be asked... What if we allow the Leader of the Opposition to ask unlimited questions per month, but limited backbenchers to just 3 max?
Next, I want to remove the section on MCs and Senators being able to "chime in" and ask their own follow-ups after the original submitter has completed supplementary questions. This to my mind hasn't ever happened, or when it did it happened on a more informal basis. I'm fine with threads continuing, but we don't need to make other party's questions their own semi enforceable Terps.
Removing that section allows for easier enforcement and makes it easier to excuse the Minister. As it stands, I think my locking the threads is on somewhat shaky ground, albeit one that may not be challenged.
Finally, the only reference to decorum is that questions should be asked "politely" and there is no reference to enforcement really, other than the presiding officer can suggest Contempt if a minister doesn't answer a proper question, for which an "impolite" question wouldn't be proper. I'm fine keeping the word polite, but decorum references should be throughout, and enforcement of decorum up to, say, ending further discussion should be clearer.
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN-GC on June 05, 2025, 05:37:06 PMI don't want to put any limits on what can be asked... What if we allow the Leader of the Opposition to ask unlimited questions per month, but limited backbenchers to just 3 max?
What problem would this solve?