Page 1522 - Week 08 - Wednesday, 27 September 1989
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Mr Kaine: I raise a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Are we debating Mr Collaery's motion? If we are not, just what is it that Mr Whalan is speaking to?
MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: Yes, Mr Whalan, what are you speaking to?
MR WHALAN: I am debating the motion.
Mr Collaery: Mr Deputy Speaker, I have not spoken to my motion yet.
Ms Follett: You had your chance.
Mr Collaery: I would be quite happy to delegate one of my colleagues to speak to it if Mr Whalan wishes to be on his feet all lunch hour.
MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: Please resume your seat, Mr Collaery. Please continue, Mr Whalan.
MR WHALAN: The point which I wish to make is that we do have some procedures of communication so that the business of the Assembly is predictable. The fact is that we do not have any problem with this particular motion, and I think it is an appropriate way to deal with this particular issue, given the circumstances which are beyond the control of the Assembly and the committees. So we would support the motion which is being put forward by Mr Collaery, and we had at all times intended to do that. However, the manner in which it was raised causes us concern, and I suggest that in future there be some courtesies in relation to raising matters of this sort.
MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: Thank you, Mr Whalan. I do take your point there. I assumed that this motion had been discussed and was by consent, as it were, and I am rather surprised it has not happened. I think there indeed should be consultation beforehand.
Mr Whalan: Before fluoride?
MR DEPUTY SPEAKER: I do not know about that.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Sitting suspended from 12.44 to 2.30 pm
PETITION
The Acting Clerk: The following petition has been lodged for presentation, and a copy will be referred to the appropriate Minister:
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