The Chair suspends the hearing for a dinner break, with arrangements made for officials to return and for remaining questions to be placed on notice by senators.
Speakers: Senator Marielle Smith, Speaker 39, Unknown Speaker
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Senator Marielle Smith
>> Uh no no we're suspending theseofficials are coming back after thedinner break. So you can come back afterthe dinner break.
Speaker 39
>> Just that I may not be able to make itbecause I've got other committees.
Senator Marielle Smith
>> I'm sorry Senator Roberts. The programis the program. you are very welcome toreturn when we return and have the call.Um, so the committee
Speaker 39
>> if I'm tied up in another committee, Ijust put them in on notice.
Senator Marielle Smith
>> Yeah, of course. Yeah, you absolutelyhave that right. And you're also welcometo to join us again. Um, so we are nowsuspending for an hour. I'm advised byseveral senators if there are furtherquestions. Um, I don't anticipate it'llbe a huge amount, but we will requireofficials back after the dinner. Thank