What type of motion does Parliamentary Inquiry belong to?

Parliamentary Inquiry is classified as an incidental motion. This type of motion is utilized by a member to obtain information regarding the rules or procedures of the assembly, particularly to clarify the correct parliamentary procedure or to understand the process relating to the agenda at hand. Incidental motions do not relate directly to the topic being discussed but rather help ensure that members can participate fully and knowingly in the proceedings.

In contrast, subsidiary motions are used to modify or dispose of another motion, main motions introduce new business, and privileged motions deal with matters of immediate importance that can interrupt the current business. Therefore, the framing of Parliamentary Inquiry as an incidental motion allows it to serve its purpose of providing clarity without affecting the substantive content of the debate or discussion at that moment.