edithatogo/nz-hansard-corpus huggingface dataset:
Smith Lockwood:  
Smith Lockwood:  
[Volume:654;Page:69] 
Mr SPEAKER 
: I thank honourable members. It is an interesting issue that has been raised by the honourable member and it is I think worthy of proper consideration. I was watching the proceedings very carefully on television to make sure I was aware of what was going on. The question was that Part 1 stand part and the debate on that question concluded earlier today. There is no question about that. That debate did conclude. When the Committee is debating the question that Part 1 stand part members may also debate the amendments that have been tabled as part of that process. Once that debate concludes—and I think I have to accept the point made by the Leader of the House—the motion that is then being put is that Part 1 stand part but before that can be dealt with the amendments have to be dealt with first. There is no provision in the Standing Orders for there to be any further debate on any of those amendments because the question that is being dealt with is that Part 1 stand part. So I have to rule that there can be no further debate on those matters. The amendments are being dealt with and once those amendments have been dealt with the question that is before the Committee that Part 1 stand part will be dealt with. The Standing Orders do not provide for any alternative to that. I thank honourable members.
Brownlee Gerry:  
Brownlee Gerry:  
[Volume:654;Page:69] 
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House) 
: 
 I think it is perhaps relevant to look at the range of Standing Orders that range from 292 right through to 296. Each of those Standing Orders will give you a clear idea of how amendments to any particular part of a bill are to be dealt with. It has long been the practice of the Committee of course that when a member is speaking to a part and wishes to make an amendment he or she indicates that intention and tables that amendment as the debate progresses. There was a very clear end to the debate earlier this evening at about 10 to 6. We have been voting through the amendments that have been tabled in the preceding 1½ hours 2 hours or perhaps 3 hours of that debate. Once the debate is concluded the assumption certainly should be that once the Chairperson says that the question will be put; that is the deal. Consequently everyone needs to know whether the question is amended. The reference is then to the Committee’s will to amend the question having heard all the arguments in favour of the amendments during the body of the debate. Of course the democratic process is to vote through those amendments; then once that has all been cleared away to proceed to the question itself. 
For Mr Mallard to argue that the two are somehow separate is quite irresponsible and I think quite unreasonable. I say it is irresponsible because the House has to be a place where there is a function that is understood by all who participate in it. That function is to pass legislation. The Opposition certainly has a role to question that. It has a role to put up opposition to that function by way of those amendments. But the question is always put and then there is the debate. During that debate the question is altered theoretically by way of the amendments claimed by members. Those amendments by members are tabled subsequent to the end of the debate. Today there was a clear period of time when no one was taking the call. The Chairperson then proceeded to put the question. Of course the question is undecided at that point because the amendments are not dealt with. We are in the process right now of putting the question. It is not conceivable that someone should be able to take a further call once that procedure has begun.
Mallard Trevor:  
Mallard Trevor:  
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Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I think it is a relatively simple issue of what the question before the Committee was. In my opinion the question before the Committee has been on each occasion a number of amendments and then finally the substantive question of whether Part 1 stands part. We have not yet got to the Committee being asked to vote on whether Part 1 stands part. We have been dealing with amendments. There are five or six of those left. Earlier members made it clear that the debate had run out on the first few hundred—or most—of the amendments and chose not to take a call then. The question is whether the question that is now before the Committee is that the amendments stand part or whether the question is that the part stands part. 
My submission to you is that the question that is about to be put by the Chairperson is that the amendments stand part. That is what was to be voted on. We have not yet had a closure motion. The effect of a closure motion of course would be to cut out the possibility of further debate. That is the objective of a closure motion. That means that the amendments are all taken together. There is no opportunity to move further amendments or to withdraw them. There is no opportunity for further debate when the Committee has dealt with parts of an issue. So in the end the question goes to what we are debating and what we are about to vote on now. Are we about to vote on an amendment or have we absolutely concluded the debate?
Tisch Lindsay:  
Tisch Lindsay:  
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The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: Mr Speaker during the course of this afternoon we have attended to a number of amendments. The question was put that Part 1 stand part. We have had subsequent amendments to that. A member has suggested that he could take a call. There have been no other members seeking the call. We still have a number of amendments to put to the vote. My ruling is that when the debate concludes the Chairperson proceeds to put the question as it was proposed at the commencement of the debate. That question was that Part 1 stand part. That is the question referred to in Standing Order 135. But before reading the main question the amendments must be dealt with. The debate was concluded because no further member sought the call. That is the ruling I made.
Mallard Trevor:  
Mallard Trevor:  
[Volume:654;Page:68] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I move  
That the Speaker be recalled for a considered ruling on this issue.  
Motion agreed to. 
House resumed.
Brownlee Gerry:  
Brownlee Gerry:  
[Volume:654;Page:68] 
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE (Leader of the House) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I think the relevant point here is that prior to the voting on these clauses starting some 5 or 6 hours ago in fact there was a quiet period in the Chamber when no one sought the call. For that reason the Chairperson decided to put the vote and I think you will find that the  
Hansard 
 states that there was no objection to that. Then of course we started to go through the amendments to the question prior to putting the question. But we are in the process of putting the question. For Mr Mallard’s argument even to be entertained is an utter nonsense and would make an even bigger mockery of the democratic process than the Labour Party is doing so far. 
Hon Darren Hughes 
: Like this bill does! Don’t push us! 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: Order! 
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE 
: What did you say? What was that? 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: I am on my feet. 
Hon GERRY BROWNLEE 
: Well listen to what’s going on over there. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: Sit down. I am on my feet. We have some advice here. When the debate concludes the Chairperson proceeds to put the question as it was proposed at the commencement of the debate. That question was that Part 1 stand part. That is the question referred to in Standing Order 135. But before reading the main question the amendments must be dealt with. The debate was concluded because no further members sought the call. That is my ruling. I have ruled and we will proceed.
Mallard Trevor:  
Mallard Trevor:  
[Volume:654;Page:67] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I refer you to Standing Order 135(1) and (2). The debate on the questions which were the amendments before the Committee previously had concluded. The debate on the substantive clause and the few amendments that have not yet been dealt with have not been concluded. It is quite clear that unless there is a closure members can take a call at any time where an issue is live before the Committee. The debate has not concluded and I want to take a call on a particular clause. There is nothing in the Standing Orders that says because more than 100 amendments have been put members cannot debate the amendments that are left or the substantive question if there has not been a closure. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: My understanding is that we are still on the amendments and Standing Order 135(1) states: “Except where otherwise provided as soon as the debate upon a question is concluded the Speaker puts the question to the House.” We have not reached that stage at this point. My advice is that it is out of order and we will carry on with the remaining amendments before us before we put the question to Part 1.
Mallard Trevor:  
Mallard Trevor:  
[Volume:654;Page:67] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I think your advice is incorrect. That would be the case if there had been a closure. There are currently I think five amendments and one substantive question before the Committee and because they are before the Committee and there has not been a closure they are debatable. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: I refer the member to Standing Order 135. The question is put when the debate is concluded. I refer the member to Standing Order 135(1) and (2). As no member went for a call during the course of the voting the member’s point of order is not accepted.
Mallard Trevor:  
Mallard Trevor:  
[Volume:654;Page:67] 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Labour—Hutt South) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. I would like to take a call. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: We are on a vote. 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD 
: No we are not. You have just called a vote. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: I have just announced a result. 
Hon TREVOR MALLARD 
: That is right and we have not had a closure and therefore members can take a call at any time. There are questions before the Committee: the further amendments and the substantive question. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: I am advised that we proceed until we have finished the voting.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:67] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:67] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “6 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:66] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “7 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:66] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “8 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:66] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “9 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:66] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “10 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:65] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “11 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:65] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “12 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:65] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “13 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:65] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “14 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:64] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “15 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:64] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “16 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:63] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “19 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:63] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “20 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:63] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “21 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:63] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “22 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:62] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “23 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:62] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “24 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:62] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “25 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:62] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “26 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:61] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “27 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:61] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “28 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:61] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “29 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:61] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “30 November 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:60] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “1 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:60] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “2 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:60] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “3 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:60] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “4 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:59] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “5 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:59] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “6 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:59] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “7 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:59] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “8 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:58] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “9 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:58] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “10 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:58] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “11 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:58] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “12 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:57] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “13 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:57] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “14 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:57] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “15 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:57] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “16 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:56] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “17 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:56] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “18 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:56] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “19 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:56] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “20 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:55] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “21 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:55] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “22 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:55] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “23 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:55] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “24 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:54] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “25 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:54] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “26 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:54] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “27 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:54] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “28 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:53] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “29 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:53] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “30 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:53] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “31 December 2010”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:53] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “1 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:52] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “2 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:52] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “3 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:52] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “4 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:51] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “9 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:50] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “10 January 2011”.
Hughes Darren:  
Hughes Darren:  
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Hon DARREN HUGHES (Senior Whip—Labour) 
: 
 Mr Chairperson— 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: No I am not accepting any more comment. We have had a bit of a laugh and I think we can take it in the spirit in which it was given. Time is pressing on so let us continue with the votes. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “11 January 2011”.
Quinn Paul:  
Quinn Paul:  
[Volume:654;Page:50] 
PAUL QUINN (National) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. It might be more bearable if they chewed with their mouths closed.
Garrett David:  
Garrett David:  
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DAVID GARRETT (ACT) 
: 
 I raise a point of order Mr Chairperson. As a new member I am a little reluctant to raise a point of order but I notice that the Labour members in the Chamber appear to be eating lollies which would seem to be in breach of Speakers’ rulings 16/6. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: Thank you for bringing that matter to my attention. If members discreetly eat lollies lozenges mints or Strepsils after long debates—I am sure we all need those at some stage—I think that is normal. They are not flouting the Speakers’ rulings. I am sure that all members of the House do it. Thank you for bringing the matter to my attention but I will rule it out of order.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:50] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:50] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “12 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:49] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “13 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:49] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “14 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:49] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “15 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:49] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “16 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:48] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “17 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:48] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “18 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:48] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “19 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:48] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “20 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:47] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “21 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:47] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “22 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:47] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The CHAIRPERSON (Lindsay Tisch) 
: I remind members that when a vote is taken it is done in silence. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “23 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:47] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “24 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:46] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “25 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:46] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “26 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:46] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to.  
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “27 January 2011”.
Vote:  
Vote:  
[Volume:654;Page:46] 
A party vote was called for on the question  
That the amendment be agreed to. 
Ayes 56 
New Zealand Labour 42; Green Party 8; Maori Party 5; Progressive 1. 
Noes 64 
New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1. 
Amendment not agreed to. 
The question was put that the following amendment in the name of the Hon George Hawkins to clause 8 be agreed to: 
to omit “1 November 2010” and substitute “28 January 2011”.