Parliamentary Procedure

Sittings and Business

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier) (10:31): I move, without notice:

That standing and sessional orders be and remain so far suspended as to enable Government Business to take precedence over Private Members Business Bills set down for today for one hour and Private Members Business Bills set down for today to take precedence over Government Business for one hour after grievances; and for me to move a motion without notice forthwith.

The SPEAKER: An absolute majority not being present, ring the bells.

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

Motion carried.