Wednesday 18th November 2009

There is a new face in the House, The Greens newest sitting MP David Clendon who is replacing Sue Bradford who resigned over a fortnight ago. You can view the video clip of his maiden speech here: http://inthehouse.co.nz/node/298

Members Day is finally upon us after being delayed for nearly a month with the Government going into urgency last month. Charles Chauvel's Credit Reforms (Responsible Lending) Bill looks like it has been handed over to his fellow Labour colleague Carol Beaumont, responsible for getting the numbers to get it passed.

The Greens have a big day in Parliament today with two members bills in their first readings: Customs and Excise (Sustainable Forestry) Amendment Bill (Catherine Delahunty) and Climate Change (Government Vehicle Procurement) Bill (Dr Russel Norman).

Next up on members day is debate on the review of the Emissions Trading Scheme and related matters. Jeanette Fitzsimons criticised the review process and its conclusions http://inthehouse.co.nz/node/366.

Select Committees open to the public:

Finance and Expenditure (Financial Review):

2008/09 Television New Zealand Limited 10.15am -11.15am in Room 3.

International treaty examination:Convention between New Zealand and Australia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and Fringe Benefits and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion 11.20am - 11.45am in Room 3.

Financial Review: 2008/09 Inland Revenue Department 12.00 - 1.00pm Room 1 Bowen House.

Government Administration (Financial Review):

2008/09 Parliamentary Service 10.15am - 11.15am in Room 1 Bowen House.
2008/09 State Services Commission 11.30am - 12.30pm in Room 1 Bowen House.

Health (Financial Review):

2008/09 Ministry of Health 10.15am - 11.45am in Room 4.

Petition: 2008/23 of Jennifer Maree Hooper 11.45am - 12.15pm in Room 4.

Inquiries: into the early detection and treatment of prostate cancer 12.15pm - 12.50pm in Room 4.

Māori Affairs (Financial Reviews):

2008/09 Ministry of Māori Development 10.15am - 11.00am in Room 6.

Inquiries: into the financial performance and current operations of Māori Television Service for the financial year ending 30 June 2009 11.15am - 12.00pm in Room 6.

Social Services (Financial Review):

2008/09 Department of Building and Housing 10.15am - 11.00am in Room 2 Bowen House.