Later Start For Parliament (Press, 15 November 1974)
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Summary: Later Start For Parliament (Press, 15 November 1974)
On 15 November 1974, it was reported that the New Zealand Parliament is not expected to reconvene until after 27 March 1975. A formal Gazette notice issued by Prime Minister Mr Rowling announced the cancellation of Parliament's sessions until that date, with the expectation that a state of emergency would be required to alter this plan. In the previous years, Parliament had opened earlier; in 1974 the session began on 4 February and in 1973 it commenced on 14 February, following commitments made by former Prime Minister Mr Kirk to convene Parliament in early February. Mr Rowling has expressed doubts about calling Parliament back into session before March due to plans for an extensive overseas trip in February. While specific itinerary details remain unconfirmed, he is anticipated to visit Japan, Britain, and potentially other European Economic Community (E.E.C.) countries. With no formal parliamentary sittings scheduled for February, Members of Parliament (M.P.s) are likely to focus on committee sittings during the month. Currently, there are 21 public bills being considered by Select Committees, along with seven local bills. Among the public bills are significant proposals covering a range of issues, including homosexual law reform, motor vehicle dealer regulations, education, riverbank rights, the Treaty of Waitangi, preservation of historic places and antiquities, petroleum prospecting, mining, drug misuse, and expanded powers for the Ombudsman. Furthermore, special committees dedicated to women's rights and road safety are also expected to convene and produce reports during this period.
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