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Tuesday, 19 December 1911

Mr SPEAKER - Where the answers, to questions are so lengthy, the better course would be to lay them on the table.

Mr FRAZER - You, sir, have ruled that matter cannot be published in Hansard unless it is read.

Mr Joseph Cook - Referring to the answer just given-

Mr SPEAKER - If the honorable member is about to ask a question, I would remind him that question time is over.

Mr Joseph Cook - HaveI not the right to ask a question in reference to the statements just made by the Minister? In the Senate, I. understand, that right is recognised.

Mr SPEAKER - The custom in this House is that after the business of the day has been called on, the putting of questions without notice is not permitted.

Mr Joseph Cook - That is only the custom.

Mr SPEAKER - It is the practice of the House.

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