Urgent Debates Declined — Crime Statistics—Reporting by Counties Manukau Police

I have received a letter from Jacinda Ardern seeking to debate under Standing Order 386 the miscategorisation of official police crime statistics in Counties Manukau. This is a particular case of recent occurrence involving ministerial responsibility. Although the case relates to events that took place between 2009 and 2012, it has only just been revealed by the media. However, disciplinary action has been taken and spot audits are now routinely carried out. In these circumstances I am not persuaded that the matter deserves the immediate attention of the House by way of an urgent debate today. The application is therefore declined.