Key John: Motions — Malaysia Airlines—Flight MH17 Crash in Ukraine Gaza—ConflictText is incorporated into the Bound VolumeKey John: Motions — Malaysia Airlines—Flight MH17 Crash in Ukraine Gaza—Conflict[Sitting date: 22 July 2014. Volume:700;Page:19251. Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]Rt Hon JOHN KEY (Prime Minister):I seek leave to move a motion without notice in relation to Flight MH17.Mr SPEAKER: Is there any objection to that course of action being followed? There is none.Rt Hon JOHN KEY: I move That this House express its condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives on Flight MH17 register its dismay at the constraints that have been imposed by armed separatist groups impeding the international investigation call on those groups to cooperate immediately and unreservedly with international authorities and urge Russia to use its influence with those groups to ensure the investigation and recovery operation proceeds appropriately and unimpeded. The New Zealand Government has been shocked by the events surrounding Flight MH17. All New Zealanders will wish to join me in expressing our sadness to the families of the New Zealanders who perished. We are also greatly saddened by the grievous casualties borne by our friends in other countries particularly the Netherlands Malaysia and Australia. I have spoken with leaders of those countries to pass on the condolences of the New Zealand Government and people.The Government has been deeply concerned by the lack of appropriate and secure access to the site of the crash of Flight MH17 over the course of the last few days and by suggestions that armed groups have interfered with evidence. We are appalled that the bodies of those who died may not have been accorded proper and dignified treatment. We are disturbed by continuing hostilities in the region which have hampered the investigation. There are reports that many of the bodies have now been collected but others still remain at the site and it is essential that they too be quickly collected and the site remain secured for a proper international investigation. Two hundred and ninety-eight people including people who called New Zealand home have been caught up in a conflict they had no part in. President Putin must use his influence with the rebel leaders in eastern Ukraine to ensure that a ceasefire takes effect so the international investigating team can undertake the important work unimpeded and without danger to themselves. Acting on instruction the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has also registered this message with Russian diplomats to convey back to their authorities.On 19 July New Zealand made a statement to the United Nations Security Council calling for an international thorough credible and independent investigation. This morning New Zealand co-sponsored Australia’s resolution on this matter at the Security Council. The international community has made clear the need for urgent action and we expect the Security Council to show leadership and work together to support all international efforts in resolving this crisis. This terrible event reinforces the urgent need for an end to hostilities in eastern Ukraine and for the dispute to be resolved peacefully and in accordance with international law.