Urgent Debates Declined — Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission Report—Mā Te Rongo Ake

I have also received a letter from Matt Doocey, seeking to debate under Standing Order 399 the release of the initial Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission report, Mā Te Rongo Ake. This is a particular case of recent occurrence for which there is ministerial responsibility. The release of a report may warrant an urgent debate, but this must be exceptional, especially where working through a report’s recommendations will take some time. I refer the member to Speaker’s ruling 208/6. Now, the release of this initial report does not warrant the setting aside of the business of the House today. The application is declined.