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The minister has refused to allow any questions to be asked, despite the importance of the matter. Mr Ewing's point is not a point of order. We are not hearing a ministerial statement.
It would be wrong for a minister to try to tell local decision makers how best to use their budgets and run their services.We value the retained auxiliary service.
However, I am anxious to allow many more members to speak. On a point of order. I point out that every point of order takes up time from the questions.