Sittings of the House
I understand there have been discussions amongst the whips, and accordingly I seek leave for the House at its rising to adjourn until the ringing of the bell on Tuesday, 27 July 2004. This is in relation to a visiting UK delegation. I believe there has been discussion amongst the whips.
💬 Hon Tony Ryall: We’ll do it later.
I am happy to do it later, but perhaps not with the member sitting in the chair. It has to be when the member’s party—
💬 Hon David Carter: It hasn’t been discussed.
No, not with the member, but there has been discussion with the whip. I am happy to come back and do it again.
It will be done later?
💬 Hon Members: Yes.
There is agreement.
I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. I can see no reason why this matter cannot be dealt with now, and I would be happy to seek leave myself for that to happen. As I understand the motion, the House would rise at midnight tonight and—[Interruption] I ask for leave for the Deputy Leader of the House to explain the matter to me more clearly. I would be very happy to come back at the ringing of the bells tomorrow.
The House is the master of its own destiny. If the Minister wishes to seek leave—
💬 Hon Mark Burton: I am happy to leave it.
🗣️ Spoke in this debate (3)
- Mark Burton (New Zealand Labour Party — Member for Taupō)
- Dail Jones (New Zealand First Party — List Member)
- H V Ross Robertson (New Zealand Labour Party — Member for Manukau East)