Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

The Leader of the House is quite aware that the member for Canning’s behaviour was outside the standing orders, and he is quite aware that his own behaviour was well and truly outside the standing orders. I think that he would understand that occupiers of the chair have shown some flexibility in carrying out their duties. That is the point at this time. If he has some problem with this, he has whatever action is befitting him in his position as Leader of the House. I will now listen carefully to the response from the Deputy Prime Minister—perhaps with less flexibility.

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