❓ Hon Barry House repeatedly questions the Minister for Racing and Gaming, Hon N.D. Griffiths, regarding the reasons for splitting the Liquor Licensing Amendment Bill. The Minister consistently deflects, stating the decision rests with the Committee of the Whole House, who will be informed at the appropriate time.
AnsweredQoN 615Legislative Council
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With reference to the notice of motion indicating that the minister wishes to split the Liquor Licensing Amendment Bill, will the minister indicate the reasons behind that motion? The PRESIDENT: I think the question is anticipating an item that is on the Notice Paper. No doubt some information on that will be provided shortly. Hon BARRY HOUSE: I will rephrase the question. What are the minister’s concerns about the Bill which have caused him to want to split it? The PRESIDENT: Does the Minister for Racing and Gaming wish to answer the question? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS
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If the Bill is split, that will be a decision of the Committee of the Whole House. The Committee of the Whole House, if it is invited to make that determination, will be given the reasons at that time.
The PRESIDENT: I think the question is anticipating an item that is on the Notice Paper. No doubt some information on that will be provided shortly. Hon BARRY HOUSE: I will rephrase the question. What are the minister’s concerns about the Bill which have caused him to want to split it? The PRESIDENT: Does the Minister for Racing and Gaming wish to answer the question? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: If the Bill is split, that will be a decision of the Committee of the Whole House. The Committee of the Whole House, if it is invited to make that determination, will be given the reasons at that time.
Hon BARRY HOUSE: I will rephrase the question. What are the minister’s concerns about the Bill which have caused him to want to split it? The PRESIDENT: Does the Minister for Racing and Gaming wish to answer the question? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: If the Bill is split, that will be a decision of the Committee of the Whole House. The Committee of the Whole House, if it is invited to make that determination, will be given the reasons at that time.
The PRESIDENT: Does the Minister for Racing and Gaming wish to answer the question? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: If the Bill is split, that will be a decision of the Committee of the Whole House. The Committee of the Whole House, if it is invited to make that determination, will be given the reasons at that time.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: If the Bill is split, that will be a decision of the Committee of the Whole House. The Committee of the Whole House, if it is invited to make that determination, will be given the reasons at that time.
If the Bill is split, that will be a decision of the Committee of the Whole House. The Committee of the Whole House, if it is invited to make that determination, will be given the reasons at that time.
The PRESIDENT: I think the question is anticipating an item that is on the Notice Paper. No doubt some information on that will be provided shortly. Hon BARRY HOUSE: I will rephrase the question. What are the minister’s concerns about the Bill which have caused him to want to split it? The PRESIDENT: Does the Minister for Racing and Gaming wish to answer the question? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: If the Bill is split, that will be a decision of the Committee of the Whole House. The Committee of the Whole House, if it is invited to make that determination, will be given the reasons at that time.
Hon BARRY HOUSE: I will rephrase the question. What are the minister’s concerns about the Bill which have caused him to want to split it? The PRESIDENT: Does the Minister for Racing and Gaming wish to answer the question? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: If the Bill is split, that will be a decision of the Committee of the Whole House. The Committee of the Whole House, if it is invited to make that determination, will be given the reasons at that time.
The PRESIDENT: Does the Minister for Racing and Gaming wish to answer the question? Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: If the Bill is split, that will be a decision of the Committee of the Whole House. The Committee of the Whole House, if it is invited to make that determination, will be given the reasons at that time.
Hon N.D. GRIFFITHS replied: If the Bill is split, that will be a decision of the Committee of the Whole House. The Committee of the Whole House, if it is invited to make that determination, will be given the reasons at that time.
If the Bill is split, that will be a decision of the Committee of the Whole House. The Committee of the Whole House, if it is invited to make that determination, will be given the reasons at that time.
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