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Introduction to British
Parliamentary Debate
British Parliamentary Debate Format
I. Motions
II. Procedures
V. Points of Information
-- Examples
Examples of Motions
Procedure for Each Debate
Teams of the same side do not prepare with one another, nor can
they consult their teammates or teachers
Debate begins
Timing
Timing
NO POI --- protected time (the first and the last minute);
Lower House
--- Does not provide new arguments.
8th Speaker Opposition Whip
--- Summarizes the entire debate from the point of
view of the opposition
Lower House
--- Does not provide new arguments.
How You Will Be
Evaluated and Adjudicated
In general, you will be evaluated on the strength of your arguments.
--- This person also announce the result & comment on the
whole debate