1
At the end of a speech, any member of the Council and the representative of the Federal Council may ask the speaker a brief and precise question on a specific point relating to what he or she has said; they are not permitted to state or justify their point of view.
2
The incidental question may only be asked if the speaker consents in response to a corresponding request made by the President.
3
The speaker shall provide an immediate and brief response to the incidental question.