Questions and Answers – March 27

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 27, 2012 — 7:14 PM)

1. KEVIN HAGUE (Green) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by the answers given on his behalf to all my questions in the House on Thursday, 22 March?

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The Day In Parliament March 27

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 27, 2012 — 4:47 PM)

Power, ACC And Teapot Tapes

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Welfare Reform Bill Sent To Select Committee

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 27, 2012 — 4:38 PM)

The Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill which brings in tighter requirements for youth and sole parent benefits has completed its first reading.

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Reports And One Bill Tabled

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 27, 2012 — 2:08 PM)

A swathe of select committee reports were tabled when Parliament resumed this afternoon.

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Questions for Oral Answer – March 27

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 27, 2012 — 11:45 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. KEVIN HAGUE to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by the answers given on his behalf to all my questions in the House on Thursday, 22 March?

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Welfare Reform To Be Debated

by Desk Editor (Tuesday, March 27, 2012 — 11:43 AM)

Proposals to reform welfare support to youths and place work availability requirements on DPB beneficiaries will be debated in Parliament today.

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Weekly Select Committee Report March 23

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 23, 2012 — 4:29 PM)

BPS; te Mangai Paho; Victims of Crime Bill

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The Week In Parliament March 23

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 23, 2012 — 4:08 PM)

Nick Smith Resigns; Questions On MFAT Cuts

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Questions and Answers – March 22

by Desk Editor (Friday, March 23, 2012 — 9:21 AM)

1. GRANT ROBERTSON (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Prime Minister : Will he agree to the requests of former Minister Hon Dr. Nick Smith and others for an inquiry about the Minister’s role in the ACC case of Bronwyn Pullar and surrounding issues; if …

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Search Bill Passes Into Law

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 22, 2012 — 4:55 PM)

The Search and Surveillance Bill passed into law today. National, ACT and United Future supported the third reading to pass it by 61 to 57.

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The Day In Parliament March 22

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 22, 2012 — 4:49 PM)

Questions on ACC; Victims of Crime Bill

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House To Sit On Thursday Morning

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 22, 2012 — 2:13 PM)

Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee said next week the Government would look to make progress on a number of its bills including the first reading of the Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill.

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Questions for Oral Answer – March 22

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 22, 2012 — 11:38 AM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS 1. GRANT ROBERTSON to the Prime Minister: Will he agree to the requests of former Minister Hon Dr. Nick Smith and others for an inquiry about the Minister’s role in the ACC case of Bronwyn Pullar and surrounding issues; if not, why not?

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Search Bill Likely To Pass Today

by Desk Editor (Thursday, March 22, 2012 — 11:33 AM)

The controversial Search and Surveillance Bill is likely to pass into law when Parliament sits today.

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Members’ Night Sees Some Progress

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 21, 2012 — 10:09 PM)

Four bills were debated tonight as MPs dealt with private and member’s bill.

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Questions and Answers – March 21

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 21, 2012 — 10:04 PM)

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Economy—Reports 1. SHANE ARDERN (National—Taranaki – King Country) to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the economy?

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The Day In Parliament March 21

by Desk Editor (Wednesday, March 21, 2012 — 5:24 PM)

Smith Resigns; BPS Delivered Government Minister Nick Smith resigns portfolios amid allegations of wrongdoing. Finance Minister Bill English delivers the Budget Policy Statement to the Finance and Expenditure Committee.

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