Points of Order — Ministerial Statements

The critical point in Standing Order 341(1) is that a Minister may make a statement. It is entirely for the Minister to decide to come to the House, take a call, and make a statement when and if a Minister chooses to do so. It is not for the House to call a Minister down to do so.

💬 Madam DEPUTY SPEAKER: I thank the member and I refer the member to Speaker’s ruling 19/1 (Supplement), which states: “While it is eminently good practice for Ministers to make important policy announcements in the House, it is not by any means a convention in New Zealand.”