Business Statement

Next week, the House will consider the third readings of the Education (Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand) Amendment Bill, and the bills divided from the Social Security Legislation Rewrite Bill. The Maritime Powers Extension Bill and the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill will also progress. The Education Amendment Bill (No 2) will receive its first reading. Wednesday, 19 September will be a members’ day.

I wonder if the Leader of the House could be so kind as to assure the House that appropriate Ministers will be here for each of those bills’ readings?

To the best of my ability, I will certainly endeavour to ensure that Ministers who can answer relevant questions regarding those bills are in the chair, where there is a committee stage, or Ministers who can speak knowledgably to the bill are there for first, second, or third readings.