The Week In Parliament 14.05.10

Friday, 14 May 2010, 4:57 pm
Article: Tom Frewen

Tom Frewen: The Week In Parliament 14.05.10

Tom Frewen: Parliament was adjourned this week, and only one select committee meeting was open to the public - the Maori Affairs Select Committee's inquiry into the tobacco industry in Aotearoa and the consequences of tobacco use for Maori.

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