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Yesterday, during Question Time, Paul Goldsmith asked the Minister of Finance: How will the Budget this week contribute to the Government’s long-term programme to build a more competitive economy?

During yesterday's Question Time, David Shearer asked the Prime Minister: Is it still a fundamental purpose of his Government to narrow the wage gap between New Zealand and Australia, and to grow local wages in New Zealand?

Yesterday, during Question Time, Dr Russel Norman to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with National Bank Chief Economist Cameron Bagrie that we are not seeing an export-led recovery, and increased activity in “spending centric” sectors such as housing is “not the stuff of a durable, long-term, sustainable upswing”?

Yesterday, during Question Time Paul Goldsmith asked the Minister of Finance: What will be the main focus of the Government’s Budget on 24 May?

During yesterday's Question Time, Todd McClay to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on the Government’s financial position?