The day in Parliament

Press, 27 November 1986, Page 6

The day in Parliament

PA Wellington One petition was presented when Parliament sat at 2 p.m. yesterday. Mr Derek Angus (Nat., Wallace) presented the petition of the parish pastoral council of St Theresa’s Catholic Church, Invercargill, urging the Government to dismiss the members of the Abortion Supervisory Committee and replace them with members who are willing to have regard to the rights of the unborn child.

The Ministry of Energy financial statements for 198586 were tabled.

Ministers answered nine questions. Members then began the two-hour Wednesday general debate.

After the debate ended, the Waitemata City Council (Lincoln Road) Revesting Bill was reported back from the Internal Affairs and Local Government committee.

The Silverpeaks County Council (Rates Validation) Bill was passed through its committal stages and received its third reading. The Auckland Regional Authority Amendment Bill was introduced.

Members then continued debate on a report of the Communications and Road Safety committee on a graduated driver-licensing system. The debate was interrupted when the House adjourned for dinner at 5.30 p.m.

Members stood in silence for the late Chief Ombudsman, Mr Lester Castle, when the House resumed after dinner at 7.30 p.m.

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr Tapsell, moved the introduction of the Gaming and Lotteries Amendment Bill.

After a 62-14 division, the bill was introduced and referred to the Internal Affairs and Local Government Committee.

The Local Government Official Information and Meetings Bill was introduced and referred to the Justice and Law Reform Committee.

The Phosphate Commission of New Zealand Amendment Bill was introduced after a 44-32 division.

The House then rose at 10.32 p.m.