V. I.

Lenin

286

To:   D. I. KURSKY

It is time we endorsed general standing orders for the
C.P.C.

1. For those making reports— 10 minutes,

2. For speakers, the first time 5 minutes, the second
time 3 minutes.

3. To speak not more than twice.

4. On a point of order, 1 for and 1 against, each for one
minute.

5. Exceptions by special rulings of the
C.P.C. [1]

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Notes:
[1]
On April 5, 1919, on a report by D. I. Kursky, People’s
Commissar for Justice, the C.P.C. established standing orders for its
meetings, adopting all Lenin’s proposals.