Senator KEMP (Manager of Government Business in the Senate) —by leave—Senator Carr and I have had, if not daily discussions, very regular discussions about this and all of us are very anxious to bring this matter to finality. There is general agreement, as I understand, in relation to the sitting times and also in relation to the routine of business. There is an outstanding problem which Senator Carr is aware of in relation to the question time issues which the Labor Party are anxious to include in the overall package. Let me assure the Senate that we are anxious to see whether we can resolve these matters so that the Senate can operate under the new proposed sessional orders.

Question resolved in the affirmative.