David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Order! I will finish. I also draw the honourable member’s attention to the bottom of the previous page, where it says:

The latitude permitted to Ministers has often been quite considerable in the House of Representatives. Speakers have ruled consistently that provided the answer is relevant and is not couched in unparliamentary language Ministers may virtually answer questions without notice in any way they choose.

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