Hon members, let me make a ruling on what has been reported. Hon Minister, it is not parliamentary to say that an hon member is alleged to have shot two people. Will you please withdraw that? The MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES: I withdraw, but I ask you to Google his name and you will find it there. [Laughter.] [Applause.]
Chair, could the Minister please withdraw unconditionally?
Hon Minister, you cannot sit down. [Interjections.]
The MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES: Hon Chairperson, I withdraw, but ... [Interjections.]
No, no, no, no! [Laughter.] [Applause.] No, hon Minister. No buts, please! You cannot say that. You cannot say: "I withdraw, but ..."
The MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES: Hon Chairperson, I did not, in any case, say anything after the but. I withdraw.
Thank you very much.
Debate concluded.