Parliamentary Committees

Standing Orders Committee

Adjourned debate on motion of Hon R.I. Lucas:

That the report of the committee be adopted.

(Continued from 9 September 2021.)

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (16:30): In speaking to close the debate, I want to thank the members of the Standing Orders Committee. From informal discussion with other members of this chamber, I understand, even though not everyone has spoken, there is support for the recommendations of the report of the Standing Orders Committee and we look forward, with the passage of this motion, to the next stage in finalising the process of amending our standing orders.

Motion carried.

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS: I move:

That the amendments be presented to the Governor by the President for approval pursuant to section 55 of the Constitution Act 1934.

Motion carried.