Page 1691 - Week 06 - Wednesday, 18 May 1994
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ADJOURNMENT
MADAM SPEAKER: It being 4.30 pm, I propose the question:
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
Ms Follett: I require that the question be put forthwith without debate.
Question resolved in the negative.
MANAGER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS
Amendments to Standing Orders
Debate resumed.
MR BERRY: The same regime would apply to standing order 35 in relation to the motion for the adjournment. In relation to standing order 211, Madam Speaker, it would allow the Manager of Government Business to present papers pursuant to standing order 74. That is the routine presentation of papers which occurs shortly after question time. That is the nature of the motion. It should not be controversial, given the discussion that has occurred.
MR HUMPHRIES (4.32): Madam Speaker, I think we can all see what this motion is about. It is an attempt by the Government to justify the unjustifiable. I refer, in saying that, to the fact that the Government has already attributed certain additional emoluments to Mr Berry in order to make sure that he enjoys the importance and the status he has come to expect in this place. This motion, almost as an afterthought, ensures that Mr Berry gets the responsibilities written into the standing orders of the Assembly which would warrant the money the Chief Minister has already put his way. I have to say, Madam Speaker, that I think the whole exercise has been - - -
Mr Berry: On a point of order, Madam Speaker: There have been no increases in wages for me.
MR HUMPHRIES: I did not say that there had been.
Ms Follett: You said "emoluments".
MR HUMPHRIES: Yes, and that can include salary for your staff.
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