Parliamentary Procedure

STANDING ORDERS SUSPENSION

Mr HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite—Leader of the Opposition) (14:16): I move:

That standing orders be so far suspended as to enable me to move a motion of no confidence in the Minister for Health in lieu of question time.

The SPEAKER: I have counted the house and, as there is an absolute majority of the whole number of members of the house, I accept the motion. Is it seconded?

An honourable member: Yes, sir.

The SPEAKER: The question is that standing orders be suspended.

Motion carried.

The Hon. P.F. CONLON (Elder—Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Minister for Energy) (14:17): I move:

That the time for the debate be one hour.

Motion carried.