The Day In Parliament (Press, 28 June 1985)
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Summary: The Day In Parliament (Press, 28 June 1985)
On 27 June 1985, during a parliamentary session, Mr M. P. McTigue, the newly elected National member for Timaru, was sworn in. The session commenced at 2.30 p.m. with Mr J. J. Terris, the Chairman of Committees from the Labour Party, presenting a report concerning the St Peter’s School Trust Board Bill. The committee recommended that the bill proceed with amendments, leading to its second and third readings. Mr T. C. Mallard, also from the Labour Party and representing Hamilton West, introduced four petitions urging Parliament to reject the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. The petitions were from various individuals, including Mrs Gail Beth Hirst with 125 signatures, Mrs Diane Rosina Divett with 76, Miss Christine Maree Dold with 80, and Mrs Ruth van der Sluis with 120 supporters. During the session, five reports were submitted. The Minister of Justice, Mr Palmer, presented the report from the Lay Observers. Meanwhile, Mr Caygill, the Minister of Trade and Industry, on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Mr Douglas, submitted the report of the Registrar of Building Societies. Mr Caygill also provided a report from the New Zealand Planning Council. The Minister of Local Government, Dr Bassett, presented reports from the Health Services Personnel Commission and the Local Government Commission. Throughout the session, members made 13 notices of motion and addressed 18 questions posed by ministers. Later, Mr Hunt, the Acting Leader of the House, moved for urgency in passing the Social Security Amendment Bill through all legislative stages. The motion for urgency was passed with a vote of 40 to 29, and this initiated the introductory debate on the bill. Following its introduction, the bill was referred to the Health and Welfare Select Committee. The House adjourned for dinner at 5.24 p.m., before resuming the debate on the second reading of the Appropriation Bill at 7.30 p.m. The discussion on this bill continued until the House adjourned for the night at 10.30 p.m.
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