Senator WILLIAMS (New South Wales—Nationals Whip in the Senate) (15:01): I have a supplementary question— Senator Cameron: Here's another wacker! Senator WILLIAMS: when Senator Cameron pipes down, that is. The PRESIDENT: Senator Williams, ignore the interjection. Ask your question. Senator WILLIAMS: I refer the minister to the Roads to Recovery program which was also introduced by the previous coalition government in the year 2000. Given the success of this program in providing direct assistance to local councils to build roads especially after the recent flooding, will the minister guarantee that the government will not cut funding for this program in the upcoming May budget? Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! I am waiting. Senator Ludwig, when your colleagues are quiet we will proceed. Senator Ludwig: On a point of order, Mr President, we have a primary question which dealt with rural health; then we had a supplementary question that dealt with Roads to Recovery—completely outside the primary question, not even close to the primary question. I know that Senator Wong could answer the question, but the point I make is this: it should be ruled out of order. Why? Because those from the other side have continued to raise the issue that this side when answering questions may not be directly relevant. I refute that, but on the basis that they raise that issue then they should maintain that the supplementary question is part of the primary question. Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order, Senator Ludwig! There is no point of order. I call on the minister.