Most recent appearances in parliament
If this MP has contributed more than once to a debate, only one speech is shown.
- Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill - In Committee (26 Sep 2008)
Speech expand: "This is the Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill. It provides for authors to receive annual payments in recognition of the fact that their books are available for use in New Zealand libraries. ..."
- Appointments - Independent Police Conduct Authority (26 Sep 2008)
Speech expand: "New Zealand First supports the motion before the House and recommends to His Excellency the Governor-General the appointment of William Allan Reid Galbraith and Melwyn Purefoy Smith CNZM as members of the Independent Police Conduct Authority. One of the most ..."
- Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill - Third Reading (26 Sep 2008)
Speech expand: "Any civilisation is remembered by its contributions, and the people who make the greatest contribution to a civilisation are its artists and writers. The Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill recognises the work undertaken by New Zealand authors ..."
- Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill - Second Reading (25 Sep 2008)
Speech expand: "New Zealand First will be supporting this legislation. I thank the National member Chris Finlayson for reminding the House of the comments we both made at the first reading stage. The bill has been referred back from the Government Administration Committee—[ ..."
- Education Amendment Bill (No 3) - First Reading (24 Sep 2008)
Speech expand: "I have read the Education Amendment Bill (No 3), and I can say that the speech that Anne Tolley has just given bears no relationship to what is actually in the bill. The member created a speech, and she has been determined to give it, come what may, at some ..."