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Fact Sheet 4

Parliamentary Terminology

Speeches Given in Parliament

Summary

Some occasions require members to give formal speeches.

Speeches

 

1      Address-in-Reply.  When a new session is opened, the Governor makes a speech outlining the Government’s plans.  Both the Assembly and the Council separately respond to the speech, that response is known as the Address-in-Reply.

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  Fact Sheet 26: Opening of Parliament

 

2      Inaugural speech.  An inaugural speech (traditionally known as a 'maiden speech') is the first speech a new member of Parliament makes to the House.  It is normally heard without interruption and is non-political, providing some information about the member's background and areas of interest.

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