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Citing Parliamentary Debates
Second Reading Speeches are sections of parliamentary debate.
Parliamentary debates, also known as Hansard, are the substantially verbatim reports of debates and speeches made by members of the houses of parliament.
They should be cited using the following format:
Jurisdiction, Parliamentary Debates, Chamber, Full Date of Debate, Pinpoint (Name of Speaker).
If the speaker holds a position within a ministry or shadow minister that is particularly relevant, this can be included in the citation using the following format:
Jurisdiction, Parliamentary Debates, Chamber, Full Date of Debate, Pinpoint (Name of Speaker, Position).
