Question Time for Tuesday 16 November 2010 (Part 1)

Questions to Ministers 1. CRAIG FOSS to the Minister of Finance: What are the main features of the Government's economic programme and how are they helping to build sustainable economic growth? 2. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: What adverse impact on costs and prices, if any, have his Government's policies had on New Zealanders? 3. KEITH LOCKE to the Minister of Justice: Does he agree with the International Federation of Journalists that if the Search and Surveillance Bill proceeds in its present form it will "undermine the long-held right of journalists to protect the confidentiality of sources"; if not, why not? 4. Hon PETE HODGSON to the Prime Minister: Does he believe clear and unambiguous leadership is now needed to ensure that rules regarding the private interests of Ministers are upheld? 5. TODD McCLAY to the Minister for Biosecurity: How is the Government responding to the identification of the Psa disease in New Zealand?