Sittings of the House
I seek leave for the House to rise upon the conclusion of Ms Fitzsimons’ speech. It is likely to go beyond 6 o’clock, and I think that the House could extend its sitting by leave on this occasion.
💬 Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought for that purpose. Is there any objection?
💬 Hon Trevor Mallard: You mean rise for the dinner hour? We should suspend for the dinner hour; otherwise we are adjourning the House.
I think that is very good.
💬 Mr SPEAKER: Leave is sought to suspend for the dinner hour at the completion of the valedictory statement of Jeanette Fitzsimons. Is there any objection to that course of action? There is no objection.
🗣️ Spoke in this debate (1)
- Hon Gerry Brownlee (New Zealand National Party — Member for Ilam)