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Mr Speaker took the Chair at 2 p.m.
Prayers.
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House) : I seek leave for there to be no general debate today, and for the House to sit beyond 6 p.m. in order to conclude business, as agreed by the Business Committee.
Mr SPEAKER: Is there any objection to that course of action being followed? There is none.