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, 08 May 2003

Thursday, 8 May 2003, 12:09 am | Office of the Clerk

1. STEPHEN FRANKS to the Associate Minister of Justice: Given the constitutional significance of abolishing the right of appeal to the Privy Council, does she support holding a referendum on the issue; if not, why not? More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 7 May 2003

Thursday, 8 May 2003, 12:08 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Tranz Rail—Financial Assistance 2. Electricity—Supply 3. Workplace Learning Opportunities—Gateway Initiative 4. Home Detention—Reoffending 5. Attorney-General—Confidence 6. Teaching—Students of Diverse Backgrounds 7. Electricity—Contractors Federation 8. Youth—Government ... More >>

Questions For Oral Answer Wednesday, 07 May 2003

Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 12:45 am | Office of the Clerk

1. LARRY BALDOCK to the Minister of Finance: Does the Government have any plans to provide financial assistance to Tranz Rail, such as subsidies, to avoid the possibility of statutory management if that is seen as necessary to maintain the integrity of ... More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 6 May 2003

Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 6:11 pm | Office of the Clerk

Questions for Oral Answer Questions to Ministers 1. Prime Minister—Reported Comments 2. Economy—Fiscal and Monetary Policy Management 3. Energy, Minister—Confidence 4. Broadcasting—Music Local Content 5. Electricity—Domestic Pricing 6. OECD Ranking—Regulations ... More >>

Questions For Oral Answer - Tuesday, 06 May 2003

Tuesday, 6 May 2003, 1:14 pm | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: What did she mean when she said “What everyone’s looking at is whether there is going to be a Franco/German/Russia linkup with good links through to the Chinese against what we have which looks like a small ... More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript – 1 May 2003

Friday, 2 May 2003, 11:14 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Pharmaceuticals—Pan Pharmaceuticals Products 2. Immigration—Fraud 3. Energy Exploration—Gas Fields 4. Electricity—Supply 5. English as a Second Language—Government Services 6. Taxation—Corporate Tax Rate 7. Gambling—Problem Gambling 8. Electricity—Dobson ... More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 30 April 2003

Thursday, 1 May 2003, 9:28 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Sentencing and Parole 2. Mental Illness—Information from Service Providers 3. Electricity—Supply 4. State Sector—Leadership Planning 5. Electricity—Dobson Hydro Scheme 6. Meridian Energy—Land Acquisition 7. Energy—Resource Management Act 8. Families ... More >>

Questions For Oral Answer - Thursday, 01 May 2003

Thursday, 1 May 2003, 12:03 am | Office of the Clerk

1. STEVE CHADWICK to the Minister for Food Safety: What actions have been taken by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority and in the Ministry of Health in relation to the Pan Pharmaceutical products available in New Zealand? More >>

Questions For Oral Answer - Wednesday, 30 April

Wednesday, 30 April 2003, 12:04 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS to the Minister of Justice: Does he consider that the changes introduced by the Government in 2001 with respect to sentencing and parole policy has achieved the Government’s objectives of a fair, firm and rational sentencing ... More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 29 April 2003

Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 7:11 pm | Office of the Clerk

QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS: 1. Electricity—Supply 2. Economy—Reserve Bank Statement 3. Economy—Reserve Bank Statement 4. Electricity—Dobson Hydro Scheme 5. Electricity—Savings 6. Social Policy—Development 7. Police—Car Crash Inquiries 8. Genetic Engineering—Risk ... More >>

Questions Of The Day

Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 12:19 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Minister of Finance: What actions has the Government taken as a result of the 2000 Inquiry into the Electricity Industry, the 2001 electricity crisis, and the electricity governance establishment project, and will these actions ... More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 10 April 2003

Friday, 11 April 2003, 12:06 am | Office of the Clerk

1. SUE KEDGLEY (Green) to the Minister for Food Safety: Did New Zealand support mandatory country of origin labelling for food at this week’s Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council meeting, and will she be implementing this policy ... More >>

Questions Of The Day Transcript - 9 April 2003

Thursday, 10 April 2003, 9:39 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister: When she stated to the House yesterday that her apology, conveyed to the United States Government, for her comments about the war in Iraq “was because offence had been taken”; did ... More >>

Questions For Oral Answer - Thursday, 10 April 200

Thursday, 10 April 2003, 12:50 am | Office of the Clerk

1. SUE KEDGLEY to the Minister for Food Safety: Did New Zealand support mandatory country of origin labelling for food at this week’s Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council meeting, and will she be implementing this policy ... More >>

Questions For Oral Answer - Wednesday, 09 April

Wednesday, 9 April 2003, 12:45 am | Office of the Clerk

1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Prime Minister: When she stated to the House yesterday that her apology, conveyed to the United States Government, for her comments about the war in Iraq “was because offence had been taken”; did she mean that she did not ... More >>

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