Speaker’s Statements — Hone Harawira—Change of Parliamentary Membership

Under Standing Order 35(1)(c) I have been advised by the Māori Party that its parliamentary membership has changed, and that Hone Harawira is no longer a member of the Māori Party for parliamentary purposes. Accordingly, under Standing Order 34(4), Hone Harawira is, from 23 February 2011, regarded as an Independent member for parliamentary purposes. The allocations of speaking slots and oral questions will be adjusted. The allocations of funding to the Māori Party and to Hone Harawira will also be adjusted.