Speech from the Throne
Motion for Address in Reply--Debate
December 10, 2024
Honourable senators, this item stands adjourned in the name of the Honourable Senator Plett, and after my intervention today, I ask for leave that it remain adjourned in his name.
Is leave granted, honourable senators?
So ordered.
I don’t know whether this is appropriate, Your Honour, but this is a maiden speech. I would ask for leave, from this caucus, to allow Senator Robinson to start after supper, because we are going to see the clock in three minutes.
Is leave granted, honourable senators?
Honourable senators, it is now seven o’clock. Pursuant to rule 3-3(1), I am obliged to leave the chair until eight o’clock, when we will resume, unless it is your wish, honourable senators, to not see the clock.
Is it agreed to not see the clock?
Some Hon. Senators: Agreed.
Some Hon. Senators: No.
The Hon. the Speaker: I hear a “no.”
Honourable senators, leave was not granted. The sitting is, therefore, suspended, and I will leave the chair until eight o’clock.
