Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I really think from time to time that the member for O’Connor should think about the way in which he is not really assisting. One of the things that I have to say as the Speaker is that, when I am asked to make sure that a minister is actually answering a question in a certain way, I am supposed to possess a wealth of knowledge and to know all the answers. I only say that in the context of some comments which have been made by way of interjection in the last minute or two, which I do not know the background of and which are, therefore, a bit difficult for me to act upon. Certain people who are making those interjections should temper them. I am listening carefully to the matters that are now being raised by the minister. I would prefer some members to keep their comments to themselves.

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