The Hon. the Speaker: Senator Quinn, did you have a question?

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator Lankin, did you wish to ask a question or enter debate?

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator, would you take a question?

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator Quinn, supplementary?

The Hon. the Speaker: It was moved by the Honourable Senator Yussuff, seconded by the Honourable Senator Dasko, that the bill be read a second time.

Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, when shall this bill be read the third time?

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator White, would you take a question?

The Hon. the Speaker: I would ask the senators who are asking questions to keep them very brief. We are running out of time.

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator Yussuff, I see a couple of senators have raised their hands, presumably to ask a question. Will you take a couple of questions?

Senator Yussuff: Yes.

The Hon. the Speaker: Debate on the amendment. Senator Tannas.

The Hon. the Speaker: In my opinion, the “nays” have it.

And two honourable senators having risen:

The Hon. the Speaker: Those opposed to the motion who are in the Senate Chamber will please say “nay.”

The Hon. the Speaker: I hear a “no.” Those in favour of the motion who are in the Senate Chamber will please say “yea.”

The Hon. the Speaker: If you are opposed to the motion, please say “no.”

The Hon. the Speaker: Senator Dupuis, do you want to ask a question or to speak?

The Hon. the Speaker: Is leave granted, honourable senators?

The Hon. the Speaker: Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?

The Hon. the Speaker: I see two senators rising. Do we have agreement on a bell? The vote will take place at two o’clock. Call in the senators.

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Motion in amendment of the Honourable Senator White negatived on the following division:

The Hon. the Speaker: The question can only go to Senator Tannas.

The Hon. the Speaker: Is leave granted, honourable senators?