GERRY BROWNLEE (Deputy Leader—National) : I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. I move, That

The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): Is there any objection to that course of action being taken? There is. I declare the House in Committee for consideration of—

GERRY BROWNLEE (Deputy Leader—National) : Mr Assistant Speaker, that was a motion. A motion is either put or is not accepted. You have just told us you have to accept it, so should it not be put? It was not a request for leave.

Ron Mark: Point of order—

The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): No. The member is entitled to put the motion. I will put the motion, and then the member can have his point of order.

RON MARK (NZ First) : I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. Can I clarify whether this is a motion without debate or a motion that includes debate?

The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson): No, it is just a motion.