Urgent Debates — Government To Consider Recognition of Palestinian State

Members, I’ve received a letter from the Hon Peeni Henare seeking to debate, under Standing Order 399, the Government’s announcement that it will consider recognising a State of Palestine. This is a particular case of recent occurrence for which there is ministerial responsibility. Not every Government announcement warrants an urgent debate, particularly where the decision may be some time away. However, this matter is of sufficient importance to warrant the immediate attention of the House. Following oral questions, I will call on the Hon Peeni Henare to move that the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.