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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 and Answers - 19 October 2010
Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 5:45 pm | Office of the Clerk
Emissions Trading Scheme—Iwi Advice on Carbon Assessment of Post-1989 Forests; Economy—Reports; Overseas Investment Rules—Prime Minister’s Statements; Cancer—Treatment More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - 19 October 2010
Tuesday, 19 October 2010, 11:58 am | Office of the Clerk
# RAHUI KATENE to the Minister for Climate Change Issues: What advice has he received from iwi over the Government’s proposed new approach for assessing carbon stored in registered post-1989 forests, and what is the Government doing to action that ... More >>
Questions and Answers - 14 October 2010
Friday, 15 October 2010, 10:09 am | Office of the Clerk
Financial Position, Government—Reports; Economic Recovery—Governor of the Reserve Bank’s Statement; Law Commission—Referral of Projects; Economic Performance—Minister’s Statement; Prisoners—Employment Training More >>
Questions and Answers - 13 October 2010
Friday, 15 October 2010, 10:00 am | Office of the Clerk
South Canterbury Finance—Recapitalisation Offer; Economy—Reports; Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill—Access Under Customary Title; Environmental and Resource Management Policies—Progress; Public Transport—Economic Benefits of ... More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - 14 October 2010
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 2:01 pm | Office of the Clerk
# AMY ADAMS to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the Government’s financial position? # Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with Alan Bollard who said that the economic recovery is proving “brittle, uncertain, ... More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - 13 October 2010
Wednesday, 13 October 2010, 12:19 pm | Office of the Clerk
# Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Minister of Finance: What was the net present value at Crown cost of capital of any offer presented to the Crown in respect of the recapitalisation of South Canterbury Finance, either on or following 31 August 2010? # JOHN HAYES ... More >>
Questions and Answers - 12 October 2010
Tuesday, 12 October 2010, 5:26 pm | Office of the Clerk
Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill—Access Under Customary Title; Recession—Prime Minister’s Statements; Universities—Increase in Student Places; Transport Funding—Effect of Local Body Elections; Television New Zealand Presenter’s Comments—Apology ... More >>
Questions for Oral Answer - 12 October 2010
Tuesday, 12 October 2010, 11:52 am | Office of the Clerk
# HILARY CALVERT to the Attorney-General: Will he support my proposed amendment to the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill to include a specific prohibition on customary title holders charging for public access to New Zealand beaches such ... More >>
Questions and Answers - 23 September 2010
Friday, 24 September 2010, 10:42 am | Office of the Clerk
Local Government, Minister—Confidence; Economy—Reports; Inflation and Wage Growth—Treasury Forecast for Year to March 2013; Tax System Changes—Fairness and Equity More >>
Questions for Oral Answer 23 Sept 2010
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 1:19 pm | Office of the Clerk
Hon ANNETTE KING to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement in the House yesterday that: “Mr Hide has carried out his affairs in a personal and private capacity to a high ethical standard”? TODD McCLAY to the Minister of Finance: What ... More >>
Questions and Answers - 22 September 2010
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 10:35 am | Office of the Clerk
Tax System Changes—Tax Calculator; Freshwater Management Reforms—Adoption of Board of Inquiry’s Proposal; Ministers—Compliance with Cabinet Manual; Economic Growth—Reports More >>
Questions for Oral Answer 22/9/10
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 12:08 pm | Office of the Clerk
HEKIA PARATA to the Minister of Finance: How much demand has there been for the tax calculator taxguide.govt.nz and what are some of the benefits it confirms from the tax changes on 1 October? Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister for the Environment: Will ... More >>
Questions and Answers - 21 September 2010
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 9:27 am | Office of the Clerk
Tax System Changes—Effect on New Zealanders; Local Government, Minister—Confidence; Tax System Changes—Benefits for New Zealanders; South Canterbury Finance Statutory Management—Potential Conflicts of Interest More >>
Questions for Oral Answer 21/9/10
Tuesday, 21 September 2010, 12:00 pm | Office of the Clerk
Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “the vast majority” of people will be “better off” as a result of his tax switch on 1 October 2010? RAHUI KATENE to the Attorney-General: What requirements must the Crown ... More >>
Questions and Answers - 16 September 2010
Friday, 17 September 2010, 9:20 am | Office of the Clerk
Justice System—Minister’s Views on Rehabilitation; Earthquake, Canterbury—Progress of Recovery; Television, Switch-over to Digital—Recent Announcements; Early Childhood Education—Policy Initiatives More >>
Questions for Oral Answer 16/9/10
Thursday, 16 September 2010, 11:58 am | Office of the Clerk
Dr RUSSEL NORMAN to the Minister of Justice: Is it his view that the justice system should provide rehabilitation and give people the chance to change? Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery: Is he satisfied with progress ... More >>
Questions and Answers - 15 September 2010
Thursday, 16 September 2010, 11:47 am | Office of the Clerk
Earthquake, Canterbury—Reconstruction Coordination; Earthquake, Canterbury—Earthquake Commission Claims; South Canterbury Finance—Treasury Advice; Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill—Definition of “Tikanga” More >>
Questions for Oral Answer 15/9/10
Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 12:28 pm | Office of the Clerk
Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery: Does he agree with the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce chief executive Peter Townsend that the reconstruction of Canterbury following the earthquake requires someone “to ... More >>
Questions and Answers - 14 September 2010
Tuesday, 14 September 2010, 5:28 pm | Office of the Clerk
Earthquake, Canterbury—Streamlining of Earthquake Claims Process; Tax System Changes—Effect on New Zealanders; Mōkihinui Hydro Dam—Effect on Endangered Species; Accident Compensation Corporation—Performance More >>
Questions for Oral Answer 14/9/10
Tuesday, 14 September 2010, 12:18 pm | Office of the Clerk
AARON GILMORE to the Minister of Finance: What steps are the Government and the Earthquake Commission taking to streamline the Canterbury earthquake claims process? Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that “the vast majority” ... More >>
