Pairing Arrangements

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:53): Supplementary: does the member believe that a vote of the parliament is a private matter or something that should reflect democracy and the elected votes of this place?

The PRESIDENT: It is still challenging to get a supplementary from that.

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I dissent from that rule, Mr President. It is a reasonable supplementary question to ask the member if she believes that a vote of this parliament is not a private matter. She said in her original answer that she believed that it was a private matter.

The PRESIDENT: I am just going to seek advice. I will certainly look at your point and provide an answer. The honourable leader, you can choose to answer the question if you wish.

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI: I have already answered it, Mr President.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The Hon. Ms Franks, you are on your feet. What's your point?

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: When will you determine whether or not that was an appropriate supplementary question?

The PRESIDENT: By the next question time.

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: Alright.

The PRESIDENT: So?

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I look forward to it.

The PRESIDENT: Thank you.