Business Statement

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Today, the House will adjourn until Tuesday, 10 December. In that week, it is the Government’s intention to move urgency for the consideration of the third reading of the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, as well as the remaining stages of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Bill and a range of other bills.

Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I thank the Leader of the House for the update. In previous parliaments, when a members’ day was scheduled on the likely last week of the sitting calendar, there have been provisions made for an extended sitting so that the House doesn’t lose its members’ day. Would the Leader of the House consider such an arrangement this year?

Well, I always consider the good ideas, so let’s wait and see. We’ve got a few sitting days left in the year and a lot of Government business to get to, but I’m also conscious that members’ business is important, so let’s see how we go.