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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 59 / 100
Signal
32 / 100
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Relevance
48 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
56 / 100
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Aside 57% Positioning 9% Claims 16% Promise 18%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Aside · 38 words for those who have just tuned in, on the Conservative side, we have just entered the conspiracy TV segment of the show, where conspiracies come left, right and centre. Some are right-wing focused; some are really right-wing focused. Aside Off point Positioning · 6 words Again, we follow the rules here. Positioning Claims · 11 words The minister spoke to this.1 The Prime Minister spoke to this.2 Promise · 12 words We will always follow the rules on this side of the House. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Aside ×4 Off point ×4 Partly on point ×4 Positioning Vague promise Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 32
5 of 14 deductions are Signal
Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “for those who have just tuned in, on the Conservative side, we have just entered the conspiracy TV segment of the show,” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “where conspiracies come left, right and centre.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “Some are right-wing focused;” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “some are really right-wing focused.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Again, we follow the rules here.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 48
8 of 14 deductions are Relevance
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the question asked.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “for those who have just tuned in, on the Conservative side, we have just entered the conspiracy TV segment of the show,” It attacks the question as conspiracy talk instead of answering it.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “where conspiracies come left, right and centre.” It continues the attack on the question rather than addressing it.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Some are right-wing focused;” It is a comment about the opposition’s character, not the question asked.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “some are really right-wing focused.” It is a further remark about the opposition, not the question asked.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “Again, we follow the rules here.” It states the government follows rules, but gives no yes-or-no on whether discussions took place.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “The minister spoke to this.” It points to a prior statement on the matter without answering whether discussions took place.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “The Prime Minister spoke to this.” It points to a prior statement on the matter without answering whether discussions took place.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “We will always follow the rules on this side of the House.” It repeats that rules are followed, but does not answer the yes-or-no question.
Respect · 100
0 of 14 deductions are Respect
Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.
Nothing lost points.
Clarity · 56
1 of 14 deductions are Clarity
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We will always follow the rules” A standing commitment with no measure, date or success condition beyond compliance itself.
Claims · 2
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1 “The minister spoke to this.” A minister addressed the Telesat matter in the House during the November 2026 oral questions period on Public Services and Procurement. search 2 “The Prime Minister spoke to this.” The Prime Minister addressed the Telesat matter in the House, including when questioned the previous day. search
