The Week In Parliament August 19

Friday, 26 August 2011, 4:34 pm
Article: ParliamentToday.co.nz

The Week In Parliament August 19

Tom Frewen: Parliament was adjourned this week, so we looked at the role of the Speaker, and talked to the Shadow Leader of the House, Labour's Trevor Mallard.

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