I have received notice from Senator Jack Fitzsimons that on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:
The need for the Minister for Finance to withhold the signing of the certification of completion for the River Boyne drainage scheme until further essential works are completed.
I also received notice from Senator John Ellis of the following matter:
The delay by the Minister for Agriculture in introducing the new Land Authority Bill, which is allowing people to speculate in agricultural land to the detriment of full time farmers.
I regard the matter raised by Senator Fitzsimons as suitable for discussion on the Adjournment and it will be taken from 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. or earlier if the business ordered is concluded. I regret that I have to rule the matter raised by Senator Ellis as not suitable for discussion on the Adjournment on the ground that it involves advocacy of legislation.
