Questions and Answers – May 8

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 8, 2012 — 5:03 PM)

Budget 2012—Measures to Return to Surplus 1. Hon Dr NICK SMITH (National—Nelson) to the Minister of Finance: What steps has the Government taken to responsibly manage its finances and stop the increase in public debt?

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Dotcom And Contraception

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 8, 2012 — 4:24 PM)

John Key faces questions about the economy. Further questions about John Banks and his dealings with Kim Dotcom. Greens and Labour also raise questions about the Government’s latest policy that would see free long-term contraception offered to beneficiaries.

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Petitions, Papers, Reports And Bills

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 8, 2012 — 2:16 PM)

When the House resumed at 2pm a Petition was presented asking the House note 4,141 people have signed a petition asking that the Bay of Plenty District Health Board be directed to reinstate the routine microbiology department at Whakatane Public Hospital and that the House support this request.

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Questions for Oral Answer – May 8

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 8, 2012 — 12:18 PM)

Questions to Ministers 1. Hon Dr NICK SMITH to the Minister of Finance: What steps has the Government taken to responsibly manage its finances and stop the increase in public debt?

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Child Support And The IMF

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, May 8, 2012 — 11:17 AM)

Child Support reform and legislation related to the International Monetary Fund will be debated in Parliament today.

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Committee Chaos & Farmer Dissatisfaction

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 4, 2012 — 4:55 PM)

Finance and Expenditure Committee descends into chaos as it hears submissions on the Mixed Ownership Model Bill.

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Govt. Pressured On Banks-Dotcom Saga

by Desk Editor (Friday, May 4, 2012 — 4:20 PM)

Government faces the heat of Opposition criticisms about John Banks’ alleged dealings with Kim Dotcom.

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Boat People Bill Progresses Despite Opposition

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 3, 2012 — 6:02 PM)

A bill giving powers to detain boat people and deter people smugglers was sent to select committee against the will of Opposition parties will be debated in Parliament this afternoon.

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Questions and Answers – May 3

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 3, 2012 — 5:33 PM)

Questions to Ministers Economic Recovery—Commentary 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green) to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with National Bank Chief Economist Cameron Bagrie that we are not seeing an export-led recovery, and increased activity in “spending centric” sectors such as housing is “not the stuff of a durable, long-term, sustainable upswing”?

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Unemployment; MFAT Cuts; DIRA Bill

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 3, 2012 — 4:59 PM)

Government Ministers face questions on unemployment & proposed MFAT cuts.

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MP Queries Absence of Banks’ Business

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 3, 2012 — 2:21 PM)

The Opposition wondered today whether the Government had decided to take bills in the name of John Banks off the legislative agenda next week.

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Questions for Oral Answer – May 3

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 3, 2012 — 12:14 PM)

Questions to Ministers 1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with National Bank Chief Economist Cameron Bagrie that we are not seeing an export-led recovery, and increased activity in “spending centric” sectors such as housing is “not the stuff of a durable, long-term, sustainable upswing”?

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Boat People Bill To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Thursday, May 3, 2012 — 11:19 AM)

A bill giving powers to detain boat people and deter people smugglers will be debated in Parliament this afternoon.

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Safeguards Bill Used To Taunt Banks

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 2, 2012 — 10:00 PM)

Cabinet Minister John Banks was forced to endure endless questions and taunts about his political credibility in Parliament tonight.

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Questions and Answers – May 2

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 2, 2012 — 8:18 PM)

Questions to Ministers Hon John Banks—Compliance with Cabinet Manual 1. DAVID SHEARER (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does he believe that Hon John Banks has behaved in a manner that “upholds, and is seen to uphold the highest ethical standards” as required by the Cabinet Manual?

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Prisoner Compensation Ban Bill Progresses

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 2, 2012 — 7:50 PM)

A bill which would extend a ban on prisoners getting monetary compensation has been sent to select committee for consideration.

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More Dotcom And SOE Share Sale Committee Chaos

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, May 2, 2012 — 4:47 PM)

More questions for the Prime Minister about John Banks’ dealings with Kim Dotcom. Finance and Expenditure Committee considering the Mixed Ownership Model Bill descends into chaos.

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