Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I think if the Manager of Opposition Business reviewed that answer he would find that the beginning of it was very relevant to the question and on the—

Honourable members interjecting—

If members on either side interject while I'm addressing the House on a point of order, they'll pay a very severe penalty. The Manager of Opposition Business will find, if he reviews the answer, that the beginning of the Prime Minister's answer was very relevant to the subject answer. The Prime Minister did there compare and contrast—I know the member for Sydney rose to take a point of order—but it's entirely up to the Prime Minister and ministers how long they wish to use of their three minutes. There is no point of order that can force them to give a shorter answer or a longer answer.

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