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Journals of the House for the week beginning Tuesday, 21 July 2009

Tuesday, 21 July 2009

Wednesday, 22 July 2009

Thursday, 23 July 2009

Tuesday, 21 July 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Death of former member of House of Representatives

The Speaker advised the House of the death on 14 July 2009 of Hon William Lambert (Bill) Young CMG, a former member of the House of Representatives.

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. Member sworn

David James Shearer presented himself at the bar of the House, was called forward to the Chair by the Speaker, made the affirmation required by law, and took his seat in the House.

3. Papers

Two papers were 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 nine reports was announced.

The Trade (Safeguard Measures) Bill was set down for second reading.

The following reports were set down for consideration:

  • Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on How government departments monitor Crown entities
  • Report from the Controller and Auditor-General on Central government: Results of the 2007/08 audits
  • Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s monetary policy statement, June 2009

(see Related links for select committee reports).

5. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the—

  • Cluster Munitions (Prohibition) Bill
  • Taxation (Consequential Rate Alignment and Remedial Matters) Bill—

was announced and the bills were set down for first reading.

6. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

Four questions to a member were also answered.

7. Government orders of the day

Tariff (AANZFTA) Amendment Bill and Customs and Excise (AANZFTA) Amendment Bill

The Tariff (AANZFTA) Amendment Bill and the Customs and Excise (AANZFTA) Amendment Bill were read a third time.

Government motion—Appointment of Judicial Conduct Commissioner

Resolved, That, pursuant to section 7(2) and clause 1(1) of Schedule 2 of the Judicial Conduct Commissioner and Judicial Conduct Panel Act 2004, this House recommends His Excellency the Governor-General appoint David Rendel Kingston Gascoigne DCNZM CBE of Wellington as the Judicial Conduct Commissioner for a term of five years from the date of appointment having noted that the Attorney-General advises this House, in accordance with section 7(3) of the Act, that the Chief Justice has been consulted about the proposed appointment (Hon Christopher Finlayson).

Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill

The Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

Disputes Tribunals Amendment Bill

The Disputes Tribunals Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

Securities Disclosure and Financial Advisers Amendment Bill

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for consideration of the Securities Disclosure and Financial Advisers Amendment Bill.

(In the Committee)

Part 1 read.

The following amendments were put:

Part 1:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 30 (Hon Simon Power).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That Part 1, as amended, stand part.

Part 2 read.

Part 2:

Amendments set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 30 (Hon Simon Power).

Resolved, That the amendments be agreed to.

Resolved, That Part 2, as amended, stand part.

Clauses 1 and 2 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

Resolved, That the bill be divided into two bills as set out on Supplementary Order Paper No 29 (Hon Simon Power).

The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported with amendment, and divided into two bills.

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Securities Disclosure and Financial Advisers Amendment Bill with amendment, and that the Committee had divided it into the following bills:

  • Securities (Disclosure) Amendment Bill
  • Financial Advisers Amendment Bill.

The report was adopted and the bills were set down for third reading next sitting day.

Insolvency Amendment Bill

The Insolvency Amendment Bill was read a second time and set down for Committee stage next sitting day.

8. Adjournment

At 10.00 pm the House adjourned.

Wednesday, 22 July 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the—

  • Customs and Excise (Prohibition of Imports Made by Slave Labour) Amendment Bill
  • Te Rā o Matariki Bill/Matariki Day Bill—

was announced and the bills were set down for first reading.

2. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

3. Application to debate a matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Hon David Parker had indicated his desire to move (for the purpose of debating the Government’s announcement of the establishment of the 2025 Taskforce, and the appointment of Dr Don Brash as its Chair), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

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

4. General debate

Hon Phil Goff moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of miscellaneous business.

The motion lapsed.

5. Government orders of the day

Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill, Disputes Tribunals Amendment Bill, Insolvency Amendment Bill, and Building Amendment Bill (No 2)

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for consideration of the Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill, the Disputes Tribunals Amendment Bill, the Insolvency Amendment Bill, and the Building Amendment Bill (No 2).

(In the Committee)

Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill

Part 1 read.

Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.

Part 2 read.

Resolved, That the question be now put (Hekia Parata).

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

Part 3 read.

Resolved, That Part 3 stand part.

Schedule 1 read.

Resolved, That Schedule 1 stand part.

Schedule 2 read.

Resolved, That Schedule 2 stand part.

Schedule 3 read.

Resolved, That Schedule 3 stand part.

Schedule 4 read.

Resolved, That Schedule 4 stand part.

Clauses 1 and 2 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

The Chairperson announced that the Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill would be reported without amendment presently.

Disputes Tribunals Amendment Bill

Part 1 read.

Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.

Part 2 read.

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

Schedule read.

Resolved, That the Schedule stand part.

Clauses 1 to 3 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.

The Chairperson announced that the Disputes Tribunals Amendment Bill would be reported without amendment presently.

Insolvency Amendment Bill

Part 1 read.

Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.

Part 2 read.

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

Clauses 1 to 3 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.

The Chairperson announced that the Insolvency Amendment Bill would be reported without amendment presently.

Building Amendment Bill (No 2)

Parts 1 and 2, and clauses 1 and 2 read.

Resolved, That Parts 1 and 2, and clauses 1 and 2 stand part.

The Chairperson announced that the Building Amendment Bill (No 2) would be reported without amendment.

Reporting of bills

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Port Nicholson Block (Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika) Claims Settlement Bill without amendment.

The Chairperson reported the Disputes Tribunals Amendment Bill without amendment.

The Chairperson reported the Insolvency Amendment Bill without amendment.

The Chairperson also reported the Building Amendment Bill (No 2) without amendment.

The report was adopted and the bills were set down for third reading next sitting day.

6. Adjournment

At 9.55 pm the House adjourned.

Thursday, 23 July 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Business statement

The Leader of the House made a statement relating to the business of the House.

2. Select committee reports

The presentation of seven reports was announced (see Related links for select committee reports).

3. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

4. Government orders of the day

Disputes Tribunals Amendment Bill

The Disputes Tribunals Amendment Bill was read a third time.

Securities (Disclosure) Amendment Bill and Financial Advisers Amendment Bill

Hon Simon Power moved, and the question was proposed, That the Securities (Disclosure) Amendment Bill and the Financial Advisers Amendment Bill be now read a third time.

On the question, That the Securities (Disclosure) Amendment Bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 112 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 42; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Motion agreed to.

The Securities (Disclosure) Amendment Bill was read a third time.

The Financial Advisers Amendment Bill was read a third time.

Building Amendment Bill (No 2)

Hon Nathan Guy for Hon Maurice Williamson moved, and the question was proposed, That the Building Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a third time.

5. Adjournment

At 6.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.