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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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PQ 11. Lending Practices—Initiatives
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 4:51 pm | Office of the Clerk
11. KANWALJIT SINGH BAKSHI (National) to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs : What recent announcements has the Government made regarding responsible lending? More >>
PQ 10. Economic Inequality—Commentary
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 4:48 pm | Office of the Clerk
10. JAN LOGIE (Green) to the Minister for Social Development : Does she agree with paediatrician Professor Innes Asher, who is calling on the Government to “lift incomes for those in paid work and those supported by the income support benefits”? More >>
PQ 9. Corrections, Minister—Statements
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 4:39 pm | Office of the Clerk
9. KELVIN DAVIS (Labour—Te Tai Tokerau) to the Minister of Corrections : Does he stand by all his statements from Question Time on Wednesday, 26 November? More >>
PQ 8 Agricultural Land Use—OVERSEER Nutrient Management Tool
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 4:38 pm | Office of the Clerk
8. RICHARD PROSSER (NZ First) to the Minister for Primary Industries : Does he stand by all his statements in relation to the Nutrient Management Tool, OVERSEER? More >>
PQ 6. State Housing—Suitability of Housing Stock
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 4:23 pm | Office of the Clerk
6. PHIL TWYFORD (Labour—Te Atatū) to the Minister responsible for HNZC : Does he agree with his statement on state houses: “one-third of these houses are in the wrong place or are the wrong size”? More >>
PQ 7. Housing—Supply
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 4:03 pm | Office of the Clerk
7. ALFRED NGARO (National) to the Minister for Building and Housing : What does the latest building consents data and National Construction Pipeline report show about the increased level of residential activity over the past year, particularly ... More >>
PQ 3. Prime Minister—Communications with Blogger
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 3:54 pm | Office of the Clerk
PQ 3. Prime Minister—Communications with Blogger and Report on SIS Release of Information [Sitting date: 02 December 2014. Volume:702;Page:3. Text is subject to correction.] More >>
PQ 5. Economic Growth—Role of Skilled Workers
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 3:53 pm | Office of the Clerk
5. MELISSA LEE (National) to the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment : What reports has he received on the importance of skilled workers in ensuring the New Zealand economy continues to grow? More >>
PQ 4. Prime Minister—Statements
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 3:52 pm | Office of the Clerk
4. Rt Hon WINSTON PETERS (Leader—NZ First) to the Prime Minister : Does he stand by all his statements? More >>
PQ 2. Prime Minister—Communications with Press Gallery
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 3:50 pm | Office of the Clerk
2. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green) to the Prime Minister : How many of the 46 journalists currently holding full Press Gallery accreditation had he advised of his new cellphone number by the end of October, after his number was changed following ... More >>
PQ 1. Household Savings and Debt—Reports
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 3:49 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. IAN McKELVIE (National—Rangitīkei) to the Minister of Finance : What reports has he received showing New Zealand households are using rising incomes to save more and pay down debt faster? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer December 2
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 11:33 am | Office of the Clerk
1. IAN McKELVIE to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received showing New Zealand households are using rising incomes to save more and pay down debt faster? More >>
Select Committee Business 24 to 28 November 2014
Friday, 28 November 2014, 5:45 pm | Office of the Clerk
There were 15 committee meetings, one in Auckland and 14 in the parliamentary complex. More >>
MQ 1. Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 6:17 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr KENNEDY GRAHAM (Green) to the Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee : Will he consider extending the time period for submissions on the Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill given public submissions close ... More >>
PQ 12. Drink-driving, Blood-alcohol Limit—Changes
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 6:16 pm | Office of the Clerk
12. SARAH DOWIE (National—Invercargill) to the Associate Minister of Transport : How will the changes from 1 December, lowering the adult drink-driving limits, improve road safety? More >>
PQ 11. Corrections, Minister—Statements
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 6:15 pm | Office of the Clerk
11. RON MARK (NZ First) to the Minister of Corrections : Does he stand by all of his statements in the House yesterday? More >>
PQ 10. Corrections, Minister—Statements
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 6:13 pm | Office of the Clerk
10. KRIS FAAFOI (Labour—Mana) to the Minister of Corrections : Does he stand by all his statements? More >>
PQ 9. Education—Sports Initiatives
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 6:11 pm | Office of the Clerk
9. PAUL FOSTER-BELL (National) to the Minister of Education : What recent announcements has she made about partnering with sports codes to improve the education of young people and families? More >>
PQ 8. Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 5:48 pm | Office of the Clerk
PQ 8. Countering Terrorist Fighters Legislation Bill—Closing Date for Submissions [Sitting date: 27 November 2014. Volume:702;Page:7. Text is subject to correction.] More >>
PQ 5. Government Financial Position—Return to Surplus
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 5:46 pm | Office of the Clerk
5. GRANT ROBERTSON (Labour—Wellington Central) to the Minister of Finance : What are the “other options” that the Prime Minister referred to in order to reach his Government’s surplus target for 2014/15, and do they include cutting funding ... More >>
