Harry Jenkins (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

Order! The member who asked the question—a very well-crafted question—asked about alternative comments that have been made about the budget. This is a response in the tradition of responses that cater to the standing order of relevance. It is bordering on debate, and I am not happy as an occupant of this chair that answers do go into debate, but that might be something that the new Standing Committee on Procedure might look at and might get agreement from both sides of the chamber to change. But I suggest to the minister that he return to the dispatch box and conclude his answer.

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