Thursday, 15 September 2016
Motions — Battle of the Somme—Centenary
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I seek leave to move a motion without notice and without debate on the centennial of the New Zealand Division’s arrival on the Somme, which falls today.
💬 Mr SPEAKER: Is there any objection for that course of action being followed? There is no objection.
I move, That this House marks with reverence the centennial today of the New Zealand Division going over the top during the Battle of the Somme.
Motion agreed to.
🗣️ Spoke in this debate (1)
- Hon Ron Mark (New Zealand First Party — List Member)