9. Hon MARIAN HOBBS (Labour—Wellington Central) Link to this
to the Minister for the Environment
What recent reports has he received on developments in environmental policy?
Hon TREVOR MALLARD (Minister for the Environment) Link to this
I have seen a very good proposed national environment statement on water flows. It will be particularly useful for estimating the impact of leaks, in the longer term.
Jill PettisHon TREVOR MALLARD Link to this
Yes, I can. Leaks, of course, are occurring on a daily basis around the country and are becoming more frequent around Wellington at the moment. What is clear is that someone with access to National Party policy and caucus material is determined that there is a proper analysis of that policy, and what is clear from the lack of denial from John Key today is that he did discuss Crosby/Textor funding with Lord Ashcroft and ways of doing that, that kept it off the National Party books.
Hon Bill EnglishDoes the Minister intend to tell Owen Glenn to his face the things that he has been telling the press gallery about Owen Glenn?
Hon TREVOR MALLARD Link to this
It is absolutely clear that some confusion is involved in this, and that is what I have said.