Page 2555 - Week 08 - Thursday, 30 August 2007

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Motion (by Ms MacDonald) put:

That the question be now put.

The Assembly voted—

Ayes 7		Noes 6
Mr Barr	Mr Hargreaves	Mrs Burke	Mr Pratt
Mr Berry	Ms MacDonald	Mrs Dunne	Mr Smyth
Mr Corbell	Mr Stanhope	Dr Foskey
Mr Gentleman		Mr Mulcahy

Question so resolved in the affirmative.

Question put:

That standing orders be suspended.

The Assembly voted—

Ayes 6		Noes 7
Mrs Burke	Mr Pratt	Mr Barr	Mr Hargreaves
Mrs Dunne	Mr Smyth	Mr Berry	Ms MacDonald
Dr Foskey		Mr Corbell	Mr Stanhope
Mr Mulcahy		Mr Gentleman

Question so resolved in the negative.

Mr Reg Walters—retirement

Statement by Speaker

MR SPEAKER: Before I call on the minister to move the adjournment debate, I would like to make a brief statement concerning our senior chamber attendant, Reg Walters. Today marks the last day in the chamber that Reg will be with us before he retires next month. He will probably remember this session as it has been quite a lengthy exposure to the parliamentary process.

Reg has been with the Assembly since 1997—firstly, as a sessional attendant and, later, in his current role. I wager that when he writes his book it will have some interesting things in it because my experience with attendants is that they pick up a fair bit around the place. So, Reg, I urge you to write a book one day; it would be interesting reading.

Reg’s always friendly demeanour has been appreciated by all of us all of the time. We will miss you, Reg. On behalf of all members I would like to wish you and your family all the best for the future and trust that you enjoy the rest of your life doing whatever it is you want to do and, I hope, remembering us warmly.

Members: Hear, hear!

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