Michael Woodhouse speaks in the first reading debate on the Taxation (Covid-19 Resurgence Support Payments and Other Matters) Bill. Ayesha Verrall speaks in Tuesday’s urgent debate on Covid- 19 alert levels. After a cogent explanation of viral transmission and case investigations, Dr Verrall closed on a note of collegial congratulations. Mr Woodhouse used his first reading speech to highlight his initial concerns regarding a Bill the Government had only presented at 10.30am. In another of the day’s ironies, Dr Clark took the first reading call after Mr Woodhouse, a Parliamentary equivalent of getting the band back together, although Dr Clark would probably not relish becoming a Blues Brother.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 19, 2021 15:22 UTC