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Parliament: Oral Questions - 18 October 2018

Oral Questions - 18 October 2018


Questions to Ministers

1. Hon AMY ADAMS to the Minister of Finance: Is it a goal of this Government’s economic policy to make it easier for New Zealand families to get ahead?

2. Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: Is he confident that the proposals included in the reform of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 discussion document will benefit both landlords and tenants?

3. JO LUXTON to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development: What reports has he seen on the housing market?

4. Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Transport: Does he stand by all his statements?

5. Hon NIKKI KAYE to the Minister of Education: Is he confident that education expenditure has been a priority for this Government?

6. Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Social Development: Does she stand by all her Government’s policies and actions in relation to the social development portfolio?

7. PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister for Disability Issues: What recent announcements has the Government made to improve the disability support system?

8. Hon JACQUI DEAN to the Minister for Small Business: Has he heard from any small-business owners about any increased cost of doing business?

9. JONATHAN YOUNG to the Minister of Energy and Resources: Does she stand by all her Government’s policies, statements, and actions in relation to the energy and resources portfolio?

10. JAMIE STRANGE to the Minister for Trade and Export Growth: What actions is the Government taking to enhance New Zealand’s international trade relationships?

11. Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister for Economic Development: What are the key elements of the Government’s economic development strategy?

12. ANDREW BAYLY to the Minister of Revenue: Does he stand by all the Government’s policies and actions in relation to the revenue portfolio?

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