PM's Confidence Questioned And Prison Strip Searches

Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 4:42 pm
Article: ParliamentToday.co.nz

Finance Minister Bill English expresses confidence in himself on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Chief Ombudsman Beverly Wakeham makes a submission on the Corrections Amendment Bill to the Law and Order Committee.

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