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19 March 2008
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Human Tissue Bill — In Committee

[Volume:646;Page:15104]

Human Tissue Bill

In Committee

  • Debate resumed from 11 March.

Clauses 1 and 2 (continued)

The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Clem Simich): The question is that clauses 1 and 2 be agreed to. The first question is that clause 1 be agreed to. Those who are of that opinion please say “Aye”, of the contrary opinion will say “No”. The Ayes have it. The question now is that clause 2 be agreed to. Those who are of that opinion please say “Aye”, of the contrary opinion will say “No”. The Ayes have it. I shall report this bill with amendment.

HONE HARAWIRA (Māori Party—Te Tai Tokerau) : I raise a point of order, Mr Chairperson. Is this the Human Tissue Bill?

The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Clem Simich): That was the Human Tissue Bill.

HONE HARAWIRA: My apologies. Am I allowed to record the Māori Party’s opposition to the bill? I thought we were still doing the Social Assistance (Debt Prevention and Minimisation) Amendment Bill.

The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Clem Simich): Yes, we have been moving fairly quickly. I suggest you seek leave to do that.

HONE HARAWIRA: I seek leave to record the Māori Party’s vote on the Human Tissue Bill.

The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Clem Simich): Are you going to call for a party vote?

HONE HARAWIRA: Yes, please.

The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Clem Simich): On both questions? On clauses 1 and 2?

HONE HARAWIRA: Yes.

The CHAIRPERSON (Hon Clem Simich): Leave has been sought for that course to be followed. Is there any objection? There appears to be none. The decisions made in the last 2 or 3 minutes are null and void. We will go back to the start.

A party vote was called for on the question, That clause 1 be agreed to.

Ayes 115 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland, Field.
Noes 4 Māori Party 4.
Clause 1 agreed to.

A party vote was called for on the question, That clause 2 be agreed to.

Ayes 115 New Zealand Labour 49; New Zealand National 48; New Zealand First 7; Green Party 6; United Future 2; Progressive 1; Independents: Copeland, Field.
Noes 4 Māori Party 4.
Clause 2 agreed to.