2.2.2. General Discussion on Budget

♤ Subsequently, on a day appointed by the Speaker, the House is at liberty to discuss the Budget as a whole or any question of principle involved therein, but no cut motion is moved nor is the Budget submitted to the vote of the House.

♤ It takes place in both the Houses of Parliament and lasts usually for three to four days.

♤ The Finance Minister has a general right of reply at the end of the discussion.

♤ The Speaker may, if he thinks fit, prescribe a time limit for speeches.