Debate Speaker's Script
Debate Speaker's Script
Debate Speaker's Script
Before you begin, you should write the exact motion and the names of debaters in their
speaking order on a blackboard clearly visible to all judges. Then have all debaters, officials
and spectators sit down, and announce clearly and firmly:
The House will come to order. I am pleased to welcome you all to this _____________________
round of The Tan Seri Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Abdul Rahman Arshad English Parliamentary
Debate 2019.
We shall now hear the leader of the Opposition to outline the Opposition’s case.
After the First Opposition Speech, say: Thank you for your arguments.
Speaker time: The speaker spoke for _______________________________________________
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I now call upon the Deputy Prime Minister to deliver his/her speech.
After the Deputy Prime Minister Government Speech, say: Thank you.
Speaker time: The speaker spoke for _______________________________________________
We shall now call upon the second member of the Opposition to deliver his/her speech.
After the Second Opposition Speech, say: Thank you.
Speaker time: The speaker spoke for _______________________________________________
Reply Speech: Both sides will now have 3 minutes to prepare their reply speech.
After 3 minutes are over: I now call upon the _______________________(Opposition) to
deliver his/her reply speech.
Speaker time: The speaker spoke for _______________________________________________
After the Opposition’s reply speech, say: I thank the Opposition, and now call upon the
__________________________ to present the government’s rebuttal.
After oral adjudication, say: On behalf of the House, I thank the adjudicators and for their
assistance; I congratulate all debaters on their performances; and I thank the members of the
Gallery for their attentiveness. Since this debate is now concluded and there is no other
business on the Order Paper, the House stands adjourned.
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