Thursday 9th September, 2010

Yesterday in the House, Hon Bill English made a ministerial statement in regard to South Canterbury Finance. 

David Cunliffe:

Russel Norman:

Rodney Hide:

Te Ururoa Flavell:

Peter Dunne:

Bill English:

The Prime Minister made a government motion to congratulate the Black Ferns on their victory at the World Cup:

Chris Hipkins:

Catherine Delahunty:

Rodney Hide:

Te Ururoa Flavell:

Peter Dunne:

During Question Time, Craig Foss asked the Minister of Finance: How is the Government helping households and businesses affected by the Canterbury earthquake?

Hon Annette King to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statements that after the Government’s tax changes, including the increase to GST, “the vast bulk of New Zealanders will be better off” and “If the Government cannot achieve that, we would not increase GST”?

Hon David Cunliffe to the Minister of Finance: Did the Government minimise the cost to the taxpayer of the bail-out of South Canterbury Finance; if so, how?

Dr Russel Norman to the Prime Minister: How will the Government ensure community involvement in decisions around the rebuilding of Christchurch?

Jacqui Dean to the Minister of Civil Defence: What is the update on civil defence and emergency management operations in Canterbury?

Hon Trevor Mallard to the Minister of Education: How many letters and emails has she received from school Board of Trustee representatives since she told the House on 24 August 2010 that members of the New Zealand School Trustees Association are “extremely supportive of National Standards” that expressed support for the current National Standards and how many have expressed concern about the National Standards?

David Bennett to the Minister of Transport: What updates has the Minister received on damage caused by the Canterbury earthquake to the region’s transport infrastructure?

Hekia Parata to the Minister of Housing: What actions has Housing New Zealand taken to assist its tenants following the Christchurch earthquake?