Order! The original question was the motion moved by the Leader of the House for the suspension of standing and sessional orders. To this the member for Sturt has moved as an amendment that certain words be added to the motion. The immediate question is that the amendment by the member for Sturt be agreed to.

Question put.

The House divided   [10:23]

(The Speaker—Hon. Harry Jenkins)

The numbers for the ayes and the noes being equal, Mr Speaker gave his casting vote with the noes.

Question negatived.

Original question agreed to.