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Order! The member will resume her place. A more sensitive and 'precious petal' soul could suggest that that was reflecting on the way that we have come to this decision. I assure you, for the last week we have not just been looking at the tea leaves and the written word. The member would be aware that this is something that has been under discussion for even longer than the past week. I assure her that I am cognisant of the fact that a process commenced and I have made my ruling.

Question put:

That the Speaker's ruling be dissented from.

The House divided. [10:01]

(The Speaker—Mr Harry Jenkins)

Question negatived.

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