Page 4888 - Week 16 - Thursday, 29 November 1990

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Mr Collaery: Mr Speaker, I was on my feet and you directed me to sit while you spoke to Mrs Grassby and you delivered an opinion, with respect, Mr Speaker, to - - -

Mr Berry: Have you a point of order?

Mr Collaery: I am making a point of order now.

Mr Speaker, you delivered an opinion to Mrs Grassby. In other words, you indicated that you were inclined to weigh both of the matters up and have regard to provocation. The fact is, Mr Speaker, that I have not made my case yet.

Mr Moore: Since when do we speak to a point of order without even naming a standing order?

MR SPEAKER: This is speaking to the point of order?

Mr Collaery: Yes, Mr Speaker.

MR SPEAKER: Please proceed.

Mr Collaery: Mr Speaker, I think it is an important precedent for the chamber when a member can, in the absence of someone from the chamber, make an imputation or say something and secure - - -

Mr Moore: Mr Speaker, he is reflecting on your ruling.

Mr Collaery: And secure - - -

MR SPEAKER: Order!

Mr Collaery: I have not finished.

MR SPEAKER: One point of order at a time.

Mrs Grassby: Because Mr Moore wishes to speak, I will withdraw.

Mr Collaery: Mr Speaker, I - - -

MR SPEAKER: Thank you.

Mr Collaery: I am still making - - -

Mrs Grassby: I have done it. It is finished, Mr Collaery.

Mr Collaery: Mr Speaker, I have not finished making my point.

Mrs Grassby: It is finished.

MR SPEAKER: Order, Mrs Grassby!

Mrs Grassby: It is finished, Mr Collaery. We have withdrawn.

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