Mr CREAN —Mr Speaker, in light of the fact that you have just told me that you are required, in response to a point of order under standing order 99, to make a ruling on that point of order, how is that consistent with the view that, if you go away from the House to consider the position with an intention to come back, you are not required to come back on that same point of order and make a ruling? It seems to me that your answer to my second question is inconsistent with that of the first. I ask you to reflect upon that and indicate to me whether there is a requirement under standing order 99, where I take a point of order or any member of the House takes a point of order, for you to make a ruling on that point of order.

Mr SPEAKER —I will take the member's question on notice, reflect very seriously on the points that you have raised and I will provide further advice to the House later.

Mr Tuckey —I rise on a point of order, Mr Speaker. In assisting you on this matter, I would draw your attention to the fact that Speaker Jenkins—

Mr SPEAKER —I need no assistance. Resume your seat. We have finalised that particular issue.