Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I thank both the Leader of the House and the Manager of Opposition Business. As they both know, I will always seek to act in accordance with the sentiment of the House—particularly on a day like today, where we would be going back to the address-in-reply and which members like to prepare for. It's a very important contribution that they make.

So I thank both of them for discussing that matter. I think it's a practical thing for members. There is no reason to keep the House going while we wait, so the House is suspended until the ringing of the bells.

Sitting suspended from 16:35 to 19:31

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