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We've had a very free-flowing debate on this subject. I am going to call the Prime Minister, but I remind members that I'm cautious about that balance between free-flowing debate and the standing orders that prohibit requests for legal opinions.

Ms Collins interjecting—

I don't need any interjections; I really don't. The member for Franklin can leave under 94(a).

The member for Franklin then left the Chamber.

The SPEAKER: Given there have been discussions of these matters, through both questions and answers today, I'm going to allow the question. But it's very near to being ruled out by me. Can I say, many other Speakers would have ruled it out. I'm just saying that in fairness.

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