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The Government and Opposition Whips are responsible for preparing the lists of speakers. The lists are submitted to the Speaker in advance and he calls upon those members to address the House.
If a member feels that a procedural disorder has occurred he can raise the matter then and there. The member on his feet should give way when a Point of Order is raised. After the Speaker or the presiding officer gives his ruling , the member can resume his speech.
At the end of a debate, the members express their agreement or disagreement by saying "Aye" or "No". If a member is not satisfied with the decision on the voice vote he may ask for a division. A division can be taken either by counting those in favour and against row by row or calling their names and recording their preference. The decision as to the way in which the count is to be taken lies with the Speaker.
The quorum is twenty members including the Presiding Officer. If a quorum is not present and if the attention of the Presiding Officer is drawn to this fact the Presiding Officer must cause the quorum bells to be rung and at the expiration of five minutes if a quorum is not present he can adjourn Parliament.
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