❓ Mr. Barron-Sullivan (Liberal) questions Premier Gallop (Labor) about disciplinary action against the Housing Minister for offensive remarks. Gallop refuses action, accusing Barron-Sullivan of hypocrisy and political maneuvering.
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I refer the Premier to the denigrating and offensive remarks made by the Minister for Housing and Works in this house last Thursday. They were made in front of the public gallery, which was packed with schoolchildren. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : Further to my correspondence to the Premier, what disciplinary action has been instigated or taken against the minister for his offensive and inappropriate remarks? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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I have not initiated any disciplinary action against my parliamentary colleague. I wonder why the member did not take action in this Parliament. If any member objects to words used in a debate, the matter can be taken up under standing orders and the Speaker will make a ruling. There are two issues here. One is the continuing hypocrisy of the member on this matter. He did not do anything about this matter in the Parliament when he could have. Secondly, is this the member’s attempt to create a diversion from the massive divisions and problems that exist in the Liberal Party? The member is always up to tricks. I will not take any action against the minister on this issue. If any member of this Parliament objects to comments made in the Parliament, he should refer to standing order 98, which outlines the procedure that should be followed.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : Further to my correspondence to the Premier, what disciplinary action has been instigated or taken against the minister for his offensive and inappropriate remarks? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I have not initiated any disciplinary action against my parliamentary colleague. I wonder why the member did not take action in this Parliament. If any member objects to words used in a debate, the matter can be taken up under standing orders and the Speaker will make a ruling. There are two issues here. One is the continuing hypocrisy of the member on this matter. He did not do anything about this matter in the Parliament when he could have. Secondly, is this the member’s attempt to create a diversion from the massive divisions and problems that exist in the Liberal Party? The member is always up to tricks. I will not take any action against the minister on this issue. If any member of this Parliament objects to comments made in the Parliament, he should refer to standing order 98, which outlines the procedure that should be followed.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : Further to my correspondence to the Premier, what disciplinary action has been instigated or taken against the minister for his offensive and inappropriate remarks? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I have not initiated any disciplinary action against my parliamentary colleague. I wonder why the member did not take action in this Parliament. If any member objects to words used in a debate, the matter can be taken up under standing orders and the Speaker will make a ruling. There are two issues here. One is the continuing hypocrisy of the member on this matter. He did not do anything about this matter in the Parliament when he could have. Secondly, is this the member’s attempt to create a diversion from the massive divisions and problems that exist in the Liberal Party? The member is always up to tricks. I will not take any action against the minister on this issue. If any member of this Parliament objects to comments made in the Parliament, he should refer to standing order 98, which outlines the procedure that should be followed.
Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : Further to my correspondence to the Premier, what disciplinary action has been instigated or taken against the minister for his offensive and inappropriate remarks? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I have not initiated any disciplinary action against my parliamentary colleague. I wonder why the member did not take action in this Parliament. If any member objects to words used in a debate, the matter can be taken up under standing orders and the Speaker will make a ruling. There are two issues here. One is the continuing hypocrisy of the member on this matter. He did not do anything about this matter in the Parliament when he could have. Secondly, is this the member’s attempt to create a diversion from the massive divisions and problems that exist in the Liberal Party? The member is always up to tricks. I will not take any action against the minister on this issue. If any member of this Parliament objects to comments made in the Parliament, he should refer to standing order 98, which outlines the procedure that should be followed.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I have not initiated any disciplinary action against my parliamentary colleague. I wonder why the member did not take action in this Parliament. If any member objects to words used in a debate, the matter can be taken up under standing orders and the Speaker will make a ruling. There are two issues here. One is the continuing hypocrisy of the member on this matter. He did not do anything about this matter in the Parliament when he could have. Secondly, is this the member’s attempt to create a diversion from the massive divisions and problems that exist in the Liberal Party? The member is always up to tricks. I will not take any action against the minister on this issue. If any member of this Parliament objects to comments made in the Parliament, he should refer to standing order 98, which outlines the procedure that should be followed.
I have not initiated any disciplinary action against my parliamentary colleague. I wonder why the member did not take action in this Parliament. If any member objects to words used in a debate, the matter can be taken up under standing orders and the Speaker will make a ruling. There are two issues here. One is the continuing hypocrisy of the member on this matter. He did not do anything about this matter in the Parliament when he could have. Secondly, is this the member’s attempt to create a diversion from the massive divisions and problems that exist in the Liberal Party? The member is always up to tricks. I will not take any action against the minister on this issue. If any member of this Parliament objects to comments made in the Parliament, he should refer to standing order 98, which outlines the procedure that should be followed.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : Further to my correspondence to the Premier, what disciplinary action has been instigated or taken against the minister for his offensive and inappropriate remarks? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I have not initiated any disciplinary action against my parliamentary colleague. I wonder why the member did not take action in this Parliament. If any member objects to words used in a debate, the matter can be taken up under standing orders and the Speaker will make a ruling. There are two issues here. One is the continuing hypocrisy of the member on this matter. He did not do anything about this matter in the Parliament when he could have. Secondly, is this the member’s attempt to create a diversion from the massive divisions and problems that exist in the Liberal Party? The member is always up to tricks. I will not take any action against the minister on this issue. If any member of this Parliament objects to comments made in the Parliament, he should refer to standing order 98, which outlines the procedure that should be followed.
The SPEAKER : Order, members! Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : Further to my correspondence to the Premier, what disciplinary action has been instigated or taken against the minister for his offensive and inappropriate remarks? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I have not initiated any disciplinary action against my parliamentary colleague. I wonder why the member did not take action in this Parliament. If any member objects to words used in a debate, the matter can be taken up under standing orders and the Speaker will make a ruling. There are two issues here. One is the continuing hypocrisy of the member on this matter. He did not do anything about this matter in the Parliament when he could have. Secondly, is this the member’s attempt to create a diversion from the massive divisions and problems that exist in the Liberal Party? The member is always up to tricks. I will not take any action against the minister on this issue. If any member of this Parliament objects to comments made in the Parliament, he should refer to standing order 98, which outlines the procedure that should be followed.
Mr D.F. BARRON-SULLIVAN : Further to my correspondence to the Premier, what disciplinary action has been instigated or taken against the minister for his offensive and inappropriate remarks? Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I have not initiated any disciplinary action against my parliamentary colleague. I wonder why the member did not take action in this Parliament. If any member objects to words used in a debate, the matter can be taken up under standing orders and the Speaker will make a ruling. There are two issues here. One is the continuing hypocrisy of the member on this matter. He did not do anything about this matter in the Parliament when he could have. Secondly, is this the member’s attempt to create a diversion from the massive divisions and problems that exist in the Liberal Party? The member is always up to tricks. I will not take any action against the minister on this issue. If any member of this Parliament objects to comments made in the Parliament, he should refer to standing order 98, which outlines the procedure that should be followed.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: I have not initiated any disciplinary action against my parliamentary colleague. I wonder why the member did not take action in this Parliament. If any member objects to words used in a debate, the matter can be taken up under standing orders and the Speaker will make a ruling. There are two issues here. One is the continuing hypocrisy of the member on this matter. He did not do anything about this matter in the Parliament when he could have. Secondly, is this the member’s attempt to create a diversion from the massive divisions and problems that exist in the Liberal Party? The member is always up to tricks. I will not take any action against the minister on this issue. If any member of this Parliament objects to comments made in the Parliament, he should refer to standing order 98, which outlines the procedure that should be followed.
I have not initiated any disciplinary action against my parliamentary colleague. I wonder why the member did not take action in this Parliament. If any member objects to words used in a debate, the matter can be taken up under standing orders and the Speaker will make a ruling. There are two issues here. One is the continuing hypocrisy of the member on this matter. He did not do anything about this matter in the Parliament when he could have. Secondly, is this the member’s attempt to create a diversion from the massive divisions and problems that exist in the Liberal Party? The member is always up to tricks. I will not take any action against the minister on this issue. If any member of this Parliament objects to comments made in the Parliament, he should refer to standing order 98, which outlines the procedure that should be followed.
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