I have received from Senator Quinlan an application ro raise, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House tonight, the following matter:
Refusal of the Minister for Education to sanction legitimate increases in staff in secondary schools for the coming session as conveyed in letters this week.
I rule that it is not admissible for discussion on the Adjournment as payment of the increased staff would involve the passing of legislation giving statutory effect to the required Supplementary Estimate. Advocacy of legislation is not permitted on the Adjournment. The Senator has been notified of my decision.
