❓ A member of parliament questions the Town of Claremont's compliance with financial reporting deadlines, revealing a delay in submitting the annual financial report and a denied extension request, though the report was ultimately sent to the department on time.
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TOWN OF CLAREMONT — ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT 2007
(1) Was the Town of Claremont’s annual financial report for the financial year ended 30 June 2007 submitted to the council auditor by 30 September 2007? (2) Did the Town of Claremont seek an extension of time from the minister to submit the report? (3) If yes to (2), was the extension granted? (4) Was the annual financial report sent by the chief executive officer to the department within 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
(1) Was the Town of Claremont’s annual financial report for the financial year ended 30 June 2007 submitted to the council auditor by 30 September 2007? (2) Did the Town of Claremont seek an extension of time from the minister to submit the report? (3) If yes to (2), was the extension granted? (4) Was the annual financial report sent by the chief executive officer to the department within 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(2) Did the Town of Claremont seek an extension of time from the minister to submit the report? (3) If yes to (2), was the extension granted? (4) Was the annual financial report sent by the chief executive officer to the department within 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(3) If yes to (2), was the extension granted? (4) Was the annual financial report sent by the chief executive officer to the department within 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(4) Was the annual financial report sent by the chief executive officer to the department within 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(2) Did the Town of Claremont seek an extension of time from the minister to submit the report? (3) If yes to (2), was the extension granted? (4) Was the annual financial report sent by the chief executive officer to the department within 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(3) If yes to (2), was the extension granted? (4) Was the annual financial report sent by the chief executive officer to the department within 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(4) Was the annual financial report sent by the chief executive officer to the department within 30 days after the receipt of the auditor’s report; and, if not, why not? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(1) No. (2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(2) Yes. (3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(3) No. (4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
(4) Yes. Point of Order Hon KIM CHANCE : Is it correct, Mr President, that we must deal with additional answers within the half hour? The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
The PRESIDENT : I will provide some clarification on the operation of the temporary orders. On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
On Wednesdays, we move to consideration of committee reports in committee. It has been the custom and practice of the house that that period is not abridged whether we have had sessional orders or temporary orders—whatever the description of the order may be. However, it is different on other days because, on other days, questions without notice do not impact on the time afforded to members carrying out their private business. They impact on orders of the day, which is government business. The standing orders provide for the Leader of the House to terminate question time in accord with the wording of the standing orders when the Leader of the House stands, seeks my attention and asks that the business of the house be resumed. Having said that, as I pointed out yesterday, it is the custom and practice of the house that, as a matter of courtesy to the house and whoever is in the chair, the Leader of the House, irrespective of what is said in the temporary order or sessional order—though it may be on a Wednesday, as is the case with this temporary order—will stand and move in the way he did yesterday. Before such an event occurs, I note that the Leader of the Opposition has a question. Questions Without Notice Resumed
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