Points of Order — Parliamentary Complex—Operation of Facilities Beyond Usual Sitting Hours

I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. You are probably aware that the Committee sat beyond midnight last night voting on Part 3 of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill. During that time the air conditioning to the Chamber was turned off and the lighting in the corridors became darker. Given the Government’s intention to proceed on the bill, if the Committee is sitting beyond 6 o’clock this evening voting on Part 4, can we have an assurance that catering facilities will be available for staff and members?

In respect of the air conditioning and the lighting in the corridors, the matter has been drawn to the attention of the Parliamentary Service to try to ensure that it does not happen again. In respect of the refreshment facilities, there are standard times when those facilities are provided, and there is not a lot I can do about them.