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I think 'believe' is the wrong term to use. I sought the advice of the Clerk. I was advised and I did explain, perhaps not as clearly when you asked your question but certainly when Senator McKenzie asked hers, that it is not within the portfolio of the ministers in this chamber to make comment on the management of the House of Representatives. Therefore, it was outside of their portfolios, and I advised you and Senator McKenzie at the time that I sought the advice of the Clerk.