Mr BOWEN (McMahon) (14:44): My question is to the Treasurer. I refer to reports today that there is 'a tidal wave of concern' amongst his own MPs about his plan to increase the GST. Government members interjecting— The SPEAKER: The member for McMahon will resume his seat. Members on my right, particularly the minister for agriculture, will cease interjecting. I need to be able to hear the question. The member for McMahon can begin his question again. Mr BOWEN: Thank you, Mr Speaker. My question is to the Treasurer. I refer to reports today that there is 'a tidal wave of concern' amongst his own MPs about his plan to increase the GST. Why are government members more concerned about their own jobs at the next election rather than the household budgets of ordinary Australians? Will the Treasurer finally rule out increasing the price of everything by increasing the GST to 15 per cent? The SPEAKER: Just before I call the Treasurer: the Treasurer can answer the last part of the question. He cannot be expected to answer on behalf of other people with respect to the first part of the question.