I have a problem with what appears to be an inconsistency between comments made by Mr Speaker in the hearing of the Governance and Administration Committee on 16 December regarding the knowledge that the Speaker had of the case before the committee, that of the suspension and subsequent dismissal of an individual who worked in this place. Under questioning by me, where I put to the Speaker that clearly he knew more about the case than he as the Minister in charge of the Parliamentary Service was entitled to know. Mr Speaker rejected that; didn't really attempt to refute it. But that is in direct conflict with two things, in my view, and an explanation from the Minister would be helpful.