Most recent appearances in parliament
If this MP has contributed more than once to a debate, only one speech is shown.
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions—Agricultural Sector Research (16 Dec 2009)
Question: "Will this new agreement commit the dairy industry to a 25 percent cut in emissions by 2020, as the United States has just announced; if not, why not?"
- Corrections (Use of Court Cells) Amendment Bill - First Reading (26 Nov 2009)
Interjection: "Name one."
- Kauri Forests—Protection (26 Nov 2009)
Question: "If the Minister is so committed to protecting Northland forests, then why does he support the closure of the Ōpua biosecurity office, an action that leaves Northland vulnerable to pests and diseases from the hundreds of foreign yachts and vessels that visit Northland every year?"
- Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill - In Committee (25 Nov 2009)
Speech expand: "When I was in the Chamber last night I heard an interjection from the Minister in the chair, the Hon Nick Smith, and I thought it important to clarify that comment this morning, before I get into other points in my speech. He accused my colleague Chris ..."
- Biosecurity Amendment Bill - Third Reading (19 Nov 2009)
Speech expand: "I will take just a brief moment to thank Minister Nathan Guy for his wonderful words on the Biosecurity Amendment Bill, but to remind him that they are just words. He and his Government cut $2 million from biosecurity in the Budget. They also removed over 50 ..."