Another important issue with which we must deal is the expert group's report, a debate on which is scheduled to take place later. I appeal to Members to give real consideration to this matter and contribute to the debate to which I refer.

I appeal to the Leader to give as much time as possible. If the debate needs to run into next week, please allow that to happen. We have to figure out whether we want to allow abortion on the grounds of suicide, whether we believe terminations are possible in this country-----

The Senator should sit down.

We must face up to this issue. When does the health of the mother matter? When does the life of the mother matter?

The Senator can raise these questions during the debate.

All of this matters. I ask the Leader to extend the debate as much as possible because we want a thorough debate. While we are dealing with the issue now, we should not rush.