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.
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