House debates Questions to the Speaker

Questions in Writing

Wednesday, 9 February 2011 House of Representatives

Warren Truss

Warren Truss Wide Bay, National Party, Leader of the Nationals

Mr Speaker, I asked question No. 45 to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy some 110 days ago. It is about fast broadband speed so I wonder whether you could seek an early answer.

Harry Jenkins

Harry Jenkins Speaker

I will write to the minister as required under standing order 105(b).

Andrew Southcott

Andrew Southcott Boothby, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Primary Healthcare

3:17 pm

Under standing order 105(b) could I ask you to write to the Minster for Health seeking reasons for the delay in answering questions Nos 13, 14, 118, 120, 124 and 125.

Harry Jenkins

Harry Jenkins Speaker

I will do as required under standing order 105(b).

Paul Fletcher

Paul Fletcher Bradfield, Liberal Party

3:18 pm

Under standing order 105(b) I regret to advise that there are 15 questions that I have asked that have been outstanding for more than 60 days. I can read through the number or seek leave to table a list of the 15 questions which are outstanding and seek your assistance.

Harry Jenkins

Harry Jenkins Speaker

Leave is granted. I will write to the ministers as required.