QUESTIONS TO THE PRESIDENT

Senator RUSTON (South Australia—Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate) (15:43): I'm wondering whether it is possible to seek clarification from you, President, in relation to two issues during question time. On the primary question I asked and the second supplementary question asked by Senator McKenzie, you indicated that you believed that the questions were outside the ministerial responsibility of the minister who was representing the Prime Minister.

I was just wondering if I could seek clarification as to who you believe the question should have been directed to.