Mr THOMAS GEORGE, by leave: Earlier today the Minister for Roads indicated that the member for Ballina, other members of The Nationals who represent the area and I did not attend a meeting at Alstonville. That the Minister should make this accusation—

The SPEAKER: Order! Government members will remain silent. The member for Lismore is entitled to correct the record. I ask him to continue with his personal explanation.

Mr THOMAS GEORGE: This accusation affected me personally. It came from a Minister who never informs anyone when he is coming to the area and never sends invitations to attend events. How are we to attend meetings when we are not even told that one is to be held?

The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Lismore has corrected the record.