Most recent appearances in parliament
If this MP has contributed more than once to a debate, only one speech is shown.
- Privilege - Consideration of Report of Privileges Committee, Members’ Pecuniary Interests—Gifts and Donations (23 Sep 2008)
Speech expand: "I take up Mr Brownlee’s last point. He is dead correct on that point. We do need to defend the pecuniary interests register with some clarity, but what the inquiry has revealed is a lack of clarity in the pecuniary interests register. ..."
- Children—Policy Priorities (11 Sep 2008)
Question: "What reports has she received regarding policy priorities for children?"
- Walking Access Bill - In Committee (11 Sep 2008)
Speech expand: "The Walking Access Bill does not justify such a pedestrian speech from the last speaker, John Carter. He limped through the history of this thing. As I read the bill—I was looking for something to do while he was speaking—it struck me that the Court of ..."
- Judicature (High Court Rules) Amendment Bill - Third Reading (11 Sep 2008)
Speech expand: "I am delighted to follow the previous speaker, because I am aware of the tremendous input he has had into the formulation of these High Court Rules. About half a decade ago someone kindly thought I should be kept in the email loop of the development of the ..."
- Families—Advocacy (10 Sep 2008)
Question: "What is the Government doing to ensure that the voices of families are heard in New Zealand?"