Back To The Minerals Bill

Thursday, 11 April 2013, 11:23 am
Article: ParliamentToday.co.nz

MPs will return to the committee stage of the Crown Minerals (Permitting and Crown Land) Bill this afternoon.

Following Question Time debate will continue on part two of the bill which reforms the Crown Minerals Act.

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