The SPEAKER —Order! It being almost 4.30 pm, I propose the question:

Mr Ruddock —Mr Speaker, I require that the question be put immediately without debate.

Question negatived.

Mr Price —Mr Speaker, on a point of order: I understand that there are arrangements in place that would facilitate the Attorney-General in this matter, but no agreements have been made in relation to the subsequent tabling of any reports at this time. As a consequence of the agreement, the opposition did not divide and is allowing the Attorney to proceed.

The SPEAKER —I note the comments of the Chief Opposition Whip. We might have further discussions between the government and the Chief Opposition Whip over this. In the meantime, I call the Attorney-General.