Mr Speaker, I raise a point of order. I draw your attention to page 554 of House of Representatives Practice, and I note that we have only had five questions so far today. It says:

Ministers have often been advised that, should a question require a lengthy response, the proper procedure is for the Minister to state that fact and to seek leave to make a statement after Question Time.

Mr Speaker, we would be willing to accommodate the minister after question time, and I would ask you to suggest that to him.