Human Tissue Bill

The question is that clauses 1 and 2 be agreed to. The first question is that clause 1 be agreed to. Those who are of that opinion please say “Aye”, of the contrary opinion will say “No”. The Ayes have it. The question now is that clause 2 be agreed to. Those who are of that opinion please say “Aye”, of the contrary opinion will say “No”. The Ayes have it. I shall report this bill with amendment.

I raise a point of order, Mr Chairperson. Is this the Human Tissue Bill?

The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Clem Simich): That was the Human Tissue Bill.

My apologies. Am I allowed to record the Māori Party’s opposition to the bill? I thought we were still doing the Social Assistance (Debt Prevention and Minimisation) Amendment Bill.

The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Clem Simich): Yes, we have been moving fairly quickly. I suggest you seek leave to do that.

I seek leave to record the Māori Party’s vote on the Human Tissue Bill.

The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Clem Simich): Are you going to call for a party vote?

Yes, please.

The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Clem Simich): On both questions? On clauses 1 and 2?

Yes.

The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Clem Simich): Leave has been sought for that course to be followed. Is there any objection? There appears to be none. The decisions made in the last 2 or 3 minutes are null and void. We will go back to the start.