I will let the Senator in, but-----

It is simply one sentence.

When a Member other than the leader of a group stands up, he or she can only raise one issue. Senators frequently break that rule and go on about other issues. The Senator spent one minute talking about debate and ran out of time. If she is very brief, I will let her in, but in the future, I cannot do so. She should remember that she cannot be the second speaker and the leader at the same time. I must have rules.

On a point of order, when was the rule that a Senator could only raise one topic introduced?

It has always been in place.

No, it has not.

The Committee on Procedure and Privileges passed it the last time and my predecessor enforced it.

I will be very brief. It is a matter of some urgency. I am simply asking that in reflection of the motion on the situation in Aleppo that was passed unanimously in this House, the Leader remind the Government of the motion and urge it to take immediate action to press for a ceasefire. I know that we have talked about a debate. We have seen those on the ground who called for a three-day ceasefire now call for a three-hour ceasefire to ensure extraordinarily vulnerable citizens will have an opportunity to get out and access safety. The issue is urgent. I would love it if the Leader reported back - perhaps even tomorrow - on whether the Government had been able to reflect the motion by pressing for a ceasefire wherever possible.