Questions and Answers – August 16

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 16, 2012 — 6:32 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—Growth 1. TODD McCLAY (National—Rotorua) to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on progress in building a faster-growing economy?

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Labour Says EEZ Bill Better But Not Good Enough

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 16, 2012 — 5:57 PM)

Labour MPs have made it clear they will not support the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill despite changes proposed by the Government.

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Speaker Tested And Williamson Rejected

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 16, 2012 — 4:31 PM)

Speaker has some stern words for MPs.

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Govt Quiet On Liquor Debate

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 16, 2012 — 2:23 PM)

The Government is keeping its cards close to its chest on whether it intends to deal with liquor reform legislation next week.

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Members’ Ballot

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 16, 2012 — 12:22 PM)

Three bills were drawn from the ballot today following Members’ Night.

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Questions for Oral Answer – August 16

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 16, 2012 — 11:37 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. TODD McCLAY to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on progress in building a faster-growing economy?

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Ending The Estimates Debate

by Desk Editor (Thursday, August 16, 2012 — 10:45 AM)

The Government intends to complete the committee stage of the Appropriation (2012/13 Estimates) Bill with 25 minutes remaining in the set piece debate to take place after Question Time.

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Opposition MP’s Bill Shot Down, National MPs’ Bills Proceed

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 15, 2012 — 10:05 PM)

Opposition MPs had no luck on Members’ night, though National backbenchers made some progress. The Habeas Corpus Amendment Bill which implements the recommendations of a 2007 Law Commission report was sent to select committee on a voice vote.

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“Dakonomics’’ Accusation Outrages Greens

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 15, 2012 — 7:43 PM)

The Overseas Investment (Restriction on Foreign Ownership of Land) Amendment Bill was defeated at its first reading tonight.

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Questions and Answers – August 15

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 15, 2012 — 5:24 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Debt, Government—Minister’s Statements 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statement that “we are firmly focused on keeping the Government’s overall debt as low as possible”?

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Hutt Council Graffiti Powers Progress

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 15, 2012 — 5:10 PM)

A bill giving Hutt City Council powers to remove graffiti from private property has progressed with wide support from MPs.

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PM’s Confidence Questioned And Prison Strip Searches

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 15, 2012 — 4:42 PM)

Finance Minister Bill English expresses confidence in himself on behalf of the Prime Minister in the House today.

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Questions for Oral Answer – August 15

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 15, 2012 — 11:39 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statement that “we are firmly focused on keeping the Government’s overall debt as low as possible”?

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Private and Members’ Bills

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, August 15, 2012 — 10:53 AM)

Parliament will debate a raft of MPs bills this evening following Question Time and the General Debate.

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Time Runs Out On Estimates Debate

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 14, 2012 — 9:59 PM)

The Government ran out of time to complete the Estimates Debate tonight with other business delaying progress.

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Questions and Answers – August 14

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 14, 2012 — 5:56 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Prime Minister—Statements 1. DAVID SHEARER (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his recent statements?

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Tributes Paid And Questions Asked

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, August 14, 2012 — 4:52 PM)

Parliament plays tribute to deceased soldiers – as well as successful Olympians.

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