11. Dr RUSSEL NORMAN (Co-Leader—Green) Link to this
to the Minister of Transport
Will he support an inquiry into the impacts of oil price shocks on the economy, including the transport sector; if not, why not?
Hon SIMON POWER (Minister of Justice) Link to this
No, because Government policy already recognises the potential for alternative transportation. The Government will also continue to invest in all modes of transport, including public transport.
Was the risk of an oil price shock considered in the development of the business case for the Pūhoi to Wellsford four-laning motorway project?
I am sorry but I do not have that level of specific information in front of me. But I am sure that if the member puts down a written question to the Minister of Transport, the Minister will be happy to answer it.
I seek leave to table the business case for the Pūhoi to Wellsford four-laning project, which shows that the oil price shock was not considered by the Government in the business case.
Mr SPEAKER