Points of Order — Questions for Written Answer—Remedies for Overdue Replies

I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. I wish to draw to your attention the fact that I have three written questions to the Minister of Education that are now 5 weeks overdue. I wrote to you almost 2 weeks ago. I have heard back from neither you nor the Minister.

This is not a matter to be raised by way of a point of order in the Chamber. I apologise—

💬 Hon Pete Hodgson: Well, what are my remedies?

That is not what I expect from an experienced member. I apologise to him if I have not responded more promptly to his inquiry. I will look into the matter immediately. It is not difficult to call my office. My door is always open.