QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Questions to Ministers

1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by the statement in the Minister of Finance’s Budget speech that “Protecting the most vulnerable is a priority”; if so, why?

2. AMY ADAMS to the Minister of Finance: What reports, if any, has he received on imbalances in the New Zealand economy?

3. Hon RUTH DYSON to the Minister of Health: Does he stand by his statement that “we are living through a time of serious financial pressure both internationally and domestically”?

4. NICKY WAGNER to the Minister for the Environment: What action has he taken in respect of the National Environment Standards on air quality in response to concerns raised at the Job Summit?

5. Hon MARYAN STREET to the Minister for Tertiary Education: How does she expect cuts in Adult and Community Education to “…ensure that New Zealand is positioned to take advantage of the economic recovery as it happens” as she has stated previously about the Government’s aim in Vote Education?

6. SUE BRADFORD to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by the Prime Minister’s statement that it “might make sense” for new rules to be drafted governing the questions that can be asked in citizens initiated referenda; if so, is it Government policy to change these rules?

7. DAVID BENNETT to the Minister of Transport: What steps is the Government taking to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles?

8. Hon GEORGE HAWKINS to the Minister of Local Government: Does he consider that the Auckland Regional Council’s decision to jointly purchase the Queens Wharf fits within his definition of a “core service”; if not, does he think that a referendum would be suitable?

9. JOHN BOSCAWEN to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that the wording of the referendum “Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?” is “a bit ambiguous”; if so, why?

10. Hon PETE HODGSON to the Prime Minister: Why did he lose confidence in Dr Richard Worth as a Minister?

11. RAHUI KATENE to the Minister for Land Information: Has any land no longer required for public works been offered back to its former owners; if so, at what increase of value?

12. SIMON BRIDGES to the Minister of Youth Affairs: What is the Government doing to help build partnerships between young people in communities around New Zealand?

ENDS

© Scoop Media