Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I just say to the Manager of Opposition Business: I've heard that but I still don't believe, having heard impatiently, that gets round the fact that essentially what the motion does in a very common way is enable every standing order that might get in the way of the purpose of the motion to be suspended. That includes standing orders that could delay, obfuscate and the substance of the motion being any variation can only be made by a minister. So, I understand what the Manager of Opposition Business is seeking to do. I know he's seeking to find a way through. I don't see that way through. With respect. I really don't. So, I'm going to rule that that motion is out of order.

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