Parliamentary Procedure

Sittings and Business

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier) (11:02): I move without notice:

That standing and sessional orders be and remain so far suspended as to enable government business to take priority over Private Members Business, Committees & Subordinate Legislation for one hour and Private Members Business, Committees & Subordinate Legislation set down for today to be taken into consideration immediately after for one hour.

The SPEAKER: It needs an absolute majority—not present. Ring the bells.

An absolute majority of the whole number of members being present:

Motion carried.