Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the Chief Opposition Whip. As it is outlined in the Practice, on page 163:

While the standard of dress in the Chamber is a matter for the individual judgment of each Member, the ultimate discretion rests with the Speaker … In a statement to the House in 1999, Speaker Andrew noted that Members had traditionally chosen to dress in a formal manner similar to that generally accepted in business and professional circles, and that this was entirely appropriate …

The standard has been endorsed by subsequent Speakers, and I seek to affirm the same standard. Members should choose to dress in a formal manner in keeping with business and professional standards. If a member is not clear on what that means, I would ask them to write to me or speak to me personally.

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