GERRY BROWNLEE (Deputy Leader—National) Link to this
I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. I move, That
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson) Link to this
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) Link to this
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.
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (H V Ross Robertson) Link to this
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) Link to this
I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. Can I clarify whether this is a motion without debate or a motion that includes debate?
A party vote was called for on the question,
That order of the day No. 3 for consideration in committee of the Te Arawa Lakes Settlement Bill, be postponed.
Ayes 48
Noes 71
Motion not agreed to.