Members of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill

Could honourable members now turn their minds to Part 4. It is debate on clauses 36 to 68, and it also includes the schedules 2 and 3.

The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 389 in the name of the Rt Hon John Key to Part 4 be agreed to.

I raise a point of order, Mr Chairperson. I apologise, I have cast the vote in Part 3 incorrectly for the Māori Party. The Māori Party’s vote should in fact be cast against the Minister’s amendment and Part 3 standing part. I would be grateful if the record could be corrected.

The CHAIRPERSON (H V Ross Robertson): So you are seeking leave to amend the record?

I am seeking leave.

The CHAIRPERSON (H V Ross Robertson): Is there any objection to that course of action—there was no vote on Part 3; it was agreed on. That is OK?

That is fine. My apologies. There was a vote but it was actually on a—

The CHAIRPERSON (H V Ross Robertson): Yes, the only vote was on the honourable member Metiria Turei’s amendments. OK.

That’s fine. No correction needed. I apologise for apologising.

It is Tuesday evening!

The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 369 in the name of Metiria Turei to Part 4 be agreed to.

Amendments not agreed to.

Part 4 as amended agreed to.

Schedule 1 agreed to.

Schedule 2 agreed to.

Schedule 3

The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 389 in the name of the Rt Hon John Key to schedule 3 be agreed to.

Amendments agreed to.

Schedule 3 as amended agreed to.

Clause 1 agreed to.

Clause 2 Commencement

The question was put that the amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper 389 in the name of the Rt Hon John Key to clause 2 be agreed to.

Amendments agreed to.

Clause 2 as amended agreed to.

Bill to be reported with amendment presently.