Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House) : I seek leave, subsequent to discussions at the Business Committee the other day and further discussion among parties, for the debates on the second and third readings of the Subordinate Legislation (Confirmation and Validation) Bill to be taken as one debate of no more than 12 speeches, with one question at the end.

Mr SPEAKER: Is there any objection to that course of action being followed? There is none.