Urgent Debates — Gaza Crisis—Government Response

I’ve also received a letter from Rt Hon Chris Hipkins seeking to debate the Government’s response to the Gaza crisis. An urgent debate is a way of holding the Government to account for its actions. The application does not provide all the authentication for any recent Government action but it is a matter that has had Government action reported on. This is a particular case of recent occurrence for which there is ministerial responsibility. The situation in Gaza warrants New Zealanders being aware of the views of this House. I therefore call on the Rt Hon Chris Hipkins to move that the House take note of a matter of public importance immediately at the conclusion of oral questions.