Useful Phrases to be used by members of the house

When starting to speak Mr. /Madam MC…

When asking for permission to speak
When beginning a speech
When wishing to ask a question
When asking a question
When pausing to answer question
When concluding a speech
When giving up the right to speak
I request the floor / I wish to have the
floor
I wish to speak in favour of/ against this
motion/resolution because…
I rise to a point of information/point of
order.
Is the speaker (not) aware that…
Does the speaker (not) agree with me
that…
The speaker stated in his speech…
Does he (not) realize that…
I yield the floor to points of information.
I urge the house to give me its support
by voting for/against this
motion/resolution.
I yield the floor (to the MC/to the
delegate of…)

Formal terms of address and expressions

The essential thing to be borne is in mind by all participants in the debate is that a
debate is a very formal means of discussion. Be polite and formal at all times.
Remember that:
1. All speeches and questions are addressed either to the MC or through the MC.
2. All speeches should begin, therefore, by speaker addressing the MC, for
example: “Mr. (or Madam) MC, ladies and gentlemen of the house…”
3. All points of information should be formulated as questions and so should begin
with a phrase such as: “Is the MC/delegate aware that…”

1. The house will now come to the order.

2. the next resolution to be debated will be on the question of…
3. Would the main-submitter please take the floor and read out the operative
clauses?
4. The chair sets the debate time at 40 minutes open debate.
5. The floor is now open
6. Does anyone request the floor?
7. ….., you have been recognized.
8. ….., you have the floor
9. The speaker will refrain from insulting other delegates.
10. Would the speaker please keep to the content of the resolution?
11. The speaker has opened himself to points of information. Are there any points in
the house?
12. Please rise and state your point.
13. Please state your point in the form of a question.
14. Please ask only one question.
15. Would the delegate please rephrase the question?
16. There will be no dialogue between the delegates.
17. Your point is well/not well taken.
18. The chairs stand corrected.
19. Debate time on this resolution has elapsed.
20. We will now move into the voting procedures on this resolution.
21. All those in favor/against of this resolution please raise your placards high.
22. By a vote of ………in favor, ……….against, this resolution passes/fails.