question periods

A form of question period — In the federal and provincial parliaments, a period of regularly scheduled time in the lower chamber during which members of the official opposition party and other members may direct questions to the prime minister and to cabinet ministers concerning affairs of state.

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Meanings

question periods1

noun
  1. pluralplural of question period

Question Periods2

noun
  1. pluralplural of Question Period
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