Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the Leader of the Opposition and the member for North Sydney for their submissions, but I am standing by my earlier ruling. I make the observation that it is very difficult when these questions arise about statements that have been made by the Prime Minister before becoming the Prime Minister. I allowed the earlier questions today because I understood the intent with which the questions were being put about the Prime Minister’s ability to carry out his duties. This goes to matters that are in the political party arena. To that extent the Prime Minister may comment, which is why I am allowing those aspects of the question.

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