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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Thursday, 3 May 2012

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Death of former member

The Speaker advised the House of the death on 5 April 2012 of Hon Sir Peter Wilfred Tapsell, KNZM, MBE.

The Speaker expressed on behalf of the House the sense of loss sustained and sympathy with the relatives of the late former member, and members stood and observed a period of silence as a mark of respect to his memory.

2. Introduction of distinguished visitors

The Speaker informed the House that a parliamentary delegation of Members of the European Parliament led by Richard Ashworth MEP, representing the United Kingdom, was within the precincts of the Chamber.

The delegation was welcomed with applause.

3. Petitions

The presentation of one petition was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).

4. Papers

One paper was announced as published under the authority of the House.

The Speaker presented one further paper (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House and papers presented).

5. Select committee reports

The presentation of four reports was announced.

The following reports were set down for consideration:

  • Budget Policy Statement 2012
  • Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Severance payments: A guide for the public sector

(see Schedule for select committee reports).

6. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Immigration Amendment Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

7. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

8. Applications to debate matters of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Hon Trevor Mallard had indicated his desire to move, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance, for the purpose of debating the initiating of a police investigation into Hon John Banks’s electoral spending and the Prime Minister’s refusal to stand him down as a Minister.

The Speaker informed the House that he had declined the application.

The Speaker also notified the House that Dr Russel Norman and Hon David Parker had indicated their desire to move, That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance, for the purpose of debating the Government’s decision to accept the recommendation of the Overseas Investment Office to grant consent to Milk New Zealand Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of the Shanghai Pengxin Group Co Ltd, to acquire the 16 Crafar farms.

The Speaker informed the House that he had declined the applications.

9. Government orders of the day

Taxation (International Investment and Remedial Matters) Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, that the Taxation (International Investment and Remedial Matters) Bill be now read a third time.

The Taxation (International Investment and Remedial Matters) Bill was read a third time.

Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill—financial review debate

The Speaker declared the House in committee for further consideration of the Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill.

(In the committee)

Question proposed again, That the report of the Commerce Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the Ministry of Economic Development be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Commerce Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the Ministry of Economic Development be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Justice and Electoral Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the Ministry of Justice be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Health Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the Ministry of Health be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Education and Science Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the Ministry of Education be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Social Services Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the Ministry of Social Development be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Primary Production Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Law and Order Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the Department of Corrections be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Law and Order Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the New Zealand Police be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the Ministry of Defence be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the New Zealand Defence Force be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Social Services Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the Department of Building and Housing be noted.

Resolved, That the report of the Local Government and Environment Committee on the 2010/11 financial review of the Department of Conservation be noted.

Resolved, That clauses 1 to 10 and Schedules 1 to 7 stand part.

The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported without amendment.

Reporting and passing of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill without amendment.

On the question, That the report be adopted, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That the report be adopted.

The Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill was set down for third reading forthwith.

Hon Paula Bennett for Hon Bill English moved, That the Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill be now read a third time.

On the question, That the bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Appropriation (2010/11 Financial Review) Bill was read a third time.

Building Amendment Bill (No 4)

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, that the Building Amendment Bill (No 4) be now read a first time.

The Building Amendment Bill (No 4) was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Local Government and Environment Committee consider the bill.

Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill

Hon David Carter for Hon Maurice Williamson moved, and the question was proposed, That the Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill be now read a third time.

10. Adjournment

At 10.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.

Wednesday, 2 May 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Petitions

The presentation of three petitions was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).

2. Papers

One paper was announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House).

3. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

4. Budget Policy Statement

Paul Goldsmith moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of the report of the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Budget Policy Statement 2012.

On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That the House take note of the report of the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Budget Policy Statement 2012.

5. Government orders of the day

Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (2012 Expiry and Application Dates) Amendment Bill

Hon Judith Collins moved, and the question was proposed, That the Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (2012 Expiry and Application Dates) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 103 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand Labour 34; New Zealand First 8; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 17 Green Party 13; Māori Party 3; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims (2012 Expiry and Application Dates) Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Justice and Electoral Committee consider the bill.

Hon Phil Heatley for Hon Judith Collins moved a motion of instruction in respect of the committee’s consideration of the bill.

On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 72 New Zealand National 59; New Zealand First 8; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 48 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 13; Mana 1

Resolved, That the Justice and Electoral Committee report to the House on or before 11 June 2012, and that the committee have authority to meet at any time while the House is sitting (except during oral questions), during any evening on a day on which there has been a sitting of the House, on a Friday in a week in which there has been a sitting of the House, and outside the Wellington area during a sitting of the House, despite Standing Orders 188, 190(a), and 191(1)(b) and (c).

Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill

The House resumed the interrupted debate on the question, that the Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill be now read a third time.

On the question, That the bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 63 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 3; ACT New Zealand 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 13; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1; United Future 1

Motion agreed to.

The Crown Pastoral Land (Rent for Pastoral Leases) Amendment Bill was read a third time.

Trade (Safeguard Measures) Bill, Regulatory Reform Bill, and Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill

The Speaker declared the House in committee for consideration of the Trade (Safeguard Measures) Bill, the Regulatory Reform Bill, and the Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill.

(In the committee)

Part 1 read.

Michael Woodhouse moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

Jami-Lee Ross moved, That the question be now put. The Chairperson declined the motion.

At 9.55 pm the Chairperson left the Chair to report progress.

Reporting of bills

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported progress on the Trade (Safeguard Measures) Bill.

The Chairperson reported no progress on the Regulatory Reform Bill and the Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill.

The Trade (Safeguard Measures) Bill was set down for further consideration in committee next sitting day.

The Regulatory Reform Bill and the Airports (Cost Recovery for Processing of International Travellers) Bill were set down for consideration in committee next sitting day.

6. Adjournment

At 9.56 pm the House adjourned.

Thursday, 3 May 2012

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Business statement

Hon Anne Tolley made a statement relating to the business of the House.

2. Petitions

The presentation of two petitions was announced (see Related links for petitions presented).

3. Papers

One paper was announced as published under the authority of the House (see Related links for papers published under the authority of the House).

4. Select committee reports

The presentation of six reports was announced.

The following reports were set down for consideration:

  • Report from the Chief Ombudsman and an Ombudsman on Investigation of the Department of Corrections in Relation to the Provision, Access and Availability of Prisoner Health Services
  • Report from an Ombudsman on Complaints Arising out of Bullying at Hutt Valley High School in December 2007
  • Report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Water quality in New Zealand: Understanding the science, March 2012

(see Related links for select committee reports).

5. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

6. Government orders of the day

Immigration Amendment Bill

Hon Nathan Guy moved, and the question was proposed, That the Immigration Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 63 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Motion agreed to.

The Immigration Amendment Bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

On the question, That the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee consider the bill, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 63 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That the Transport and Industrial Relations Committee consider the Immigration Amendment Bill.

Hon Nathan Guy moved a motion of instruction in respect of the committee’s consideration of the bill.

On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 63 New Zealand National 59; Māori Party 2; ACT New Zealand 1; United Future 1
Noes 57 New Zealand Labour 34; Green Party 14; New Zealand First 8; Mana 1

Resolved, That the Immigration Amendment Bill be reported to the House by 10 September 2012.

Commerce Commission (International Co-operation, and Fees) Bill

The Commerce Commission (International Co-operation, and Fees) Bill was read a second time and set down for committee stage next sitting day.

7. Adjournment

At 5.59 pm the House adjourned.