Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Very close, Minister, very close. I emphasise the point that I do not wish to enter into the debate that went on until two o’clock in the morning on the first day of sitting. I am obliged under the standing and sessional orders to ensure that the standing and sessional orders are implemented and I will be doing that faithfully on behalf of the House. Therefore, I believe that it is the responsibility of the Speaker to make themselves available for any day that parliamentary procedures are being carried out.

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