Funding for televising Parliament deferred
Monday, 21 March 2005, 3:47 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government
21 March 2005 Media Statement
Funding for televising
Parliament deferred
Cabinet decided today to defer funding
approval for the proposed televising of Parliamentary
proceedings until Budget 2006.
''This will allow for a
fuller discussion of all of the issues in a calmer
environment than has obtained over the last few days,''
Leader of the House Michael Cullen
said.
ENDS
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