Derek McDowell (Labour)

I endorse the comments of Senator Brian Hayes. It is not unusual in early July for Opposition Members to condemn the Houses going into recess until October. Sometimes one can reasonably cast doubt on the bona fides of those who make those protestations but no Member in either House believes that taking next week off can be justified. I do not understand the logic behind it as it makes no sense. While the Houses are committed to the week off, it would be a minor reform in the context of the useful discussions that were held in September and such a break should be done away with forthwith.