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Office of the Clerk
The Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives is Parliament’s secretariat, providing advice and services to members of parliament, the House of Representatives and its committees.
The Office of the Clerk is an independent, non-partisan organisation providing services to the House, its committees, and all members of Parliament. It provides advice on parliamentary law and practice, supports sittings of the House and meetings of select committees, produces and holds Parliament's official records and promotes engagement with Parliament. It also provides support to members of parliament with inter-parliamentary relations and overseas delegations.
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Questions For Oral Answer - Thursday, 26 July 2007
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 11:43 am | Office of the Clerk
1. LESLEY SOPER to the Minister of Health: What steps has he taken to improve the affordability, accessibility and quality of primary health care for all New Zealanders? More >>
Questions And Answers - Wednesday, 25 July 2007
Thursday, 26 July 2007, 9:19 am | Office of the Clerk
1. JOHN KEY (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that one of the aims of her Government is “to restore public confidence in the political integrity of Parliament”; if so, does she believe that guarding ... More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - 25 July 2007
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 1:38 pm | Office of the Clerk
JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that one of the aims of her Government is “to restore public confidence in the political integrity of Parliament”; if so, does she believe that guarding the political neutrality of ... More >>
Questions and Answers - 24 July 2007
Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 1:36 pm | Office of the Clerk
Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill—Suspension of Legislation Environment, Minister—Confidence Auckland International Airport Ltd—Sale Options Actions Finance, Minister—Confidence Māori Language—Usage and Standing Environment, Ministry—Communications ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - Tuesday, 24 July 2007
Tuesday, 24 July 2007, 11:56 am | Office of the Clerk
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? More >>
Questions And Answers - Thursday, 19 July 2007
Friday, 20 July 2007, 11:17 am | Office of the Clerk
1. JOHN KEY (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Finance? More >>
Questions And Answers - Wednesday, 18 July 2007
Thursday, 19 July 2007, 10:20 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Minister of Finance: Did he consult Rt Hon Winston Peters prior to reappointing Dr Bollard and signing an unchanged policy targets agreement earlier this year; if not, why not? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - Thursday, 19 July 2007
Thursday, 19 July 2007, 12:00 am | Office of the Clerk
1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in the Minister of Finance? More >>
Questions and Answers - 17 July 2007
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 12:24 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Superannuation—Income and Asset Testing 2. Health, Minister—Confidence 3. Dollar—Rise in Value 4. Therapeutic Products and Medicines Bill—Order Paper 5. School Zoning—Enrolment Scheme 6. Hawke’s Bay District Health Board—Conflicts ... More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - 18 July 2007
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 12:09 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Minister of Finance: Did he consult Rt Hon Winston Peters prior to reappointing Dr Bollard and signing an unchanged Policy Targets Agreement earlier this year; if not, why not? 2. Dr ASHRAF CHOUDHARY to the Minister of Research, ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - Tuesday, 17 July 2007
Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 11:47 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon MARK GOSCHE to the Minister of Finance: Has he received any recent reports advocating income and asset-testing of New Zealand Superannuation? More >>
Questions And Answers - Thursday, 28 June 2007
Thursday, 28 June 2007, 5:54 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. SIMON POWER (National—Rangitikei) to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by a Ministry of Justice document from October 2005, which states that targeting electronic bail towards those defendants who would otherwise be remanded in custody ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - Thursday, 28 June 2007
Thursday, 28 June 2007, 11:54 am | Office of the Clerk
1. SIMON POWER to the Minister of Justice: Does he stand by a Ministry of Justice document from October 2005 which states that targeting electronic bail towards those defendants who would otherwise be remanded in custody “conflicts with the fact ... More >>
Questions And Answers - Wednesday, 27 June 2007
Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 5:44 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that a mortgage interest rate levy is a “dead duck” and “unlikely to see the light of day again”; if not, why not? More >>
Questions And Answers - Wednesday, 27 June 2007
Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 5:41 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that a mortgage interest rate levy is a “dead duck” and “unlikely to see the light of day again”; if not, why not? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - Wednesday, 27 June 07
Wednesday, 27 June 2007, 12:00 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that a mortgage interest rate levy is a “dead duck” and “unlikely to see the light of day again”; if not, why not? More >>
Questions And Answers - Tuesday, 26 June 2007
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 5:44 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Minister of Finance: What was the total net area of land sold to overseas investors in the 21 months since the relevant provisions of the Overseas Investment Act 2005 commenced, and how does this ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - Tuesday, 26 June 2007
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 12:03 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Minister of Finance: What was the total net area of land sold to overseas investors in the 21 months since the relevant provisions of the Overseas Investment Act 2005 commenced, and how does this compare with the ... More >>
Questions And Answers - Thursday 21 June 2007
Friday, 22 June 2007, 11:35 am | Office of the Clerk
Hon Bill English: Why did he suggest ring-fencing losses on investment property when, on 25 July 2005, he told the Wellington Property Investors Association seminar that “our position on the taxation of property is that the status quo is quite adequate, ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - Thursday, 21 June 2007
Thursday, 21 June 2007, 11:44 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Minister of Finance: Is it Government policy to introduce the ring-fencing of losses on investment property? More >>
