Questions to Ministers

1. DARIEN FENTON to the Minister of State Services: What reports has she received following the announcement of suspension of work on the trans-Tasman joint therapeutics agency legislation?

2. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister for the Environment; if so, why?

3. SUE BRADFORD to the Minister with responsibility for Auckland Issues: What are the costs and benefits to Auckland of the possible sale of Auckland International Airport, a key strategic asset and gateway to New Zealand?

4. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she still have confidence in her Minister of Finance?

5. DAVE HEREORA to the Minister of Māori Affairs: He aha nga purongo mo te reo Maori kua tae atu ina tata nei?

- Translation: What recent reports has he received on the health of the Maori language?

6. GERRY BROWNLEE to the Minister for the Environment: When was he first informed Madeleine Setchell had been appointed communications manager at the Ministry for the Environment, and who informed him?

7. LYNNE PILLAY to the Minister of Justice: What is the Government doing to reform New Zealand’s electoral system to protect it from abuse?

8. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Minister of Justice: Which parties did he consult with before introducing the Electoral Finance Bill?

9. MOANA MACKEY to the Minister for Building and Construction: What reports, if any, has he received on improvements to the building consent process?

10. SIMON POWER to the Minister of Corrections: Does he have confidence in his department; if so, why?

11. JUDY TURNER to the Minister of Health: Which regions in New Zealand currently lack sufficient respite beds for disabled teenagers and adults who qualify, and what work, if any, is the Minister doing to address the issue?

12. Hon TONY RYALL to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement regarding the conflict of interest allegations at the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board, “the district health board has looked at it and found no material advantage”?

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