Questions For Oral Answer - Thursday, 7 December 2006
Questions to Ministers
1. Hon Dr NICK SMITH to the Minister responsible for Climate Change Issues: How will the Government ensure that New
Zealand meets its commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, noting the statement by Victoria University economics senior
lecturer Dr Geoff Bertram “we’re miles in breach of our Kyoto undertakings”?
2. STEVE CHADWICK to the Minister of Defence: What agreement has been reached with Viet Nam veterans’ organisations to
address grievances arising from their service in Viet Nam?
3. KATHERINE RICH to the Minister of Education: Does he stand by his pre-election statement that “86,000 children will
definitely get 20 free hours under Labour”?
4. TARIANA TURIA to the Minister of Health: What is the Minister doing following the report of the Health and Disability
Commissioner that progress in tackling the safety and quality of health care in New Zealand has been “slow, patchy and
uncoordinated”, and how will these concerns be addressed in ways which recognise, respect and protect the rights and
responsibilities of consumers?
5. Dr the Hon LOCKWOOD SMITH to the Minister of Immigration: Does he stand by his statement to the House on 20 July this
year that “The Minister of Immigration is accountable for decisions being made when ministerial discretion is being
exercised.”?
6. SHANE JONES to the Minister of Finance: What is the Government’s policy with respect to ownership of and access to
public services?
7. Dr WAYNE MAPP to the Minister with responsibility for Auckland Issues: What reports or papers, if any, has she
presented to Cabinet for $320 million in funding on a national amenity to be built in Auckland?
8. R DOUG WOOLERTON to the Minister for Economic Development: What recent announcements have been made regarding an
increase of funding to the Market Development Assistance Scheme?
9. Hon TAU HENARE to the Minister of Māori Affairs: Does he have confidence in his ministry; if so, why?
10. Hon MARK GOSCHE to the Minister of Local Government: What were the major topics of discussion at the 12th Central
and Local Government Forum this morning?
11. JACQUI DEAN to the Minister for the Environment: Has he received the recent report from the Ministry for the
Environment that pinpoints a further deterioration in rivers already polluted by nutrient run-off; if so, what is his
response?
12. Hon MARIAN HOBBS to the Minister for the Environment: What is the framework within which decisions are made
regarding new housing?
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