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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 - April 6
Wednesday, 6 April 2011, 11:38 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that dividends from Stateowned Enterprise energy companies help pay for services like doctors and hospitals and can he confirm that the dividends earned last year from the four companies ... More >>
Questions and Answers - 5 April 2011
Wednesday, 6 April 2011, 10:09 am | Office of the Clerk
Earthquake, Christchurch—Poll on Temporary Levy on Income; State-owned Enterprises—Shareholder Returns and Average Bond Rate; Infrastructure Programme—Progress; Vulnerable Citizens—Prime Minister’s Statements; Mineral Resources—Government Plans for Development More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - April 5
Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 12:02 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with 57 percent of New Zealanders who, according to a recent UMR poll, support the introduction of a temporary earthquake levy to pay for the rebuilding of Christchurch? More >>
Questions to Members
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 2:22 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon JOHN BOSCAWEN to the Chairperson of the Commerce Committee : How many submissions have been received on the Auditor Regulation and External Reporting Bill? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - March 24
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 12:00 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. JACQUI DEAN to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the economy? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - March 23
Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 11:47 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Has the tax switch which he promised would leave no-one worse off fully compensated all New Zealanders for the rise in the cost of living over the last year; if not, which groups are worse off? More >>
Questions And Answers March 22
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 8:44 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. TE URUROA FLAVELL (Māori Party—Waiariki) to the Minister of Education : Does she agree with the Children’s Commissioner, who has stated that “providing culturally affirming education and care was considered important for supporting parents from ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - March 22
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 12:38 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. TE URUROA FLAVELL to the Minister of Education: Does she agree with the Children’s Commissioner, who has stated that “providing culturally affirming education and care was considered important for supporting parents from minority cultures”; if ... More >>
Questions and Answers - 17 March 2011
Friday, 18 March 2011, 4:37 pm | Office of the Clerk
Prices—Minister’s Statement; Earthquake, Christchurch—Effect on Government Finances; Economic Development, Acting Minister—Statements; Earthquake, Christchurch—Accident Compensation Claims; Earthquake, Christchurch—Entry into Central Business District ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - March 17
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 12:16 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Finance: When he said recently “where the Government does have some influence, we are working hard to keep prices low”, which prices was he referring to? More >>
Questions And Answers March 16
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 12:14 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon RODNEY HIDE (Leader—ACT) to the Acting Minister of Energy and Resources : Does she accept her ministry’s advice that the value of New Zealand’s onshore minerals, excluding hydrocarbons, is $194 billion overall, with $80 billion estimated ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer March 16
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 12:58 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon RODNEY HIDE to the Acting Minister of Energy and Resources: Does she accept her Ministry’s advice that the value of New Zealand’s onshore minerals excluding hydrocarbons is $194 billion overall with $80 billion estimated in Schedule 4 land; ... More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - March 15
Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 12:43 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. AMY ADAMS to the Minister of Finance: How many claims does the Earthquake Commission expect to receive as a result of the earthquakes in Canterbury since 4 September 2010? More >>
Questions And Answers March 10
Friday, 11 March 2011, 10:05 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon ANNETTE KING (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Prime Minister : Is he satisfied that all systems set up pursuant to commitments he has given to assist residents following the Christchurch earthquake are appropriate and working? More >>
Questions And Answers March 9
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 1:01 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. PESETA SAM LOTU-IIGA (National—Maungakiekie) to the Minister of Finance : What are some of the issues the Government will consider to meet the expected fiscal cost of the Christchurch earthquake? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - March 10
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 11:54 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Prime Minister: Is he satisfied that all systems set up pursuant to commitments he has given to assist residents following the Christchurch earthquake are appropriate and working? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - March 9
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 12:43 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. PESETA SAM LOTU-IIGA to the Minister of Finance: What are some of the issues the Government will consider to meet the expected fiscal cost of the Christchurch earthquake? More >>
Questions And Answers March 8
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 7:47 pm | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PHIL GOFF (Leader of the Opposition) to the Prime Minister : Is he satisfied that actions to address the Christchurch earthquake are an adequate response; if not, what are his areas of concern? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer - March 8
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 11:43 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Is he satisfied that actions to address the Christchurch earthquake are an adequate response; if not, what are his areas of concern? More >>
Questions For Oral Answer Feb 22
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 11:51 am | Office of the Clerk
1. Hon ANNETTE KING to the Prime Minister: Why did he state in the House last week that “…anyone on a benefit actually has a lifestyle choice. If one budgets properly, one can pay one’s bills” and some people “make poor choices, and they do not ... More >>
