Question Time for 1 August 2019

Hon JAMES SHAW to the Minister for Urban Development: Does he plan to ensure that future urban development reduces New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions and responds effectively to climate change; if so, how?

Hon PAULA BENNETT to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government’s statements, policies, and actions?

WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy?

Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Finance: Has he seen yesterday’s ANZ New Zealand Business Outlook Survey, and does he think the headline “Grim” reflects the outlook for the New Zealand economy under this Government?

Hon NIKKI KAYE to the Minister of Education: Does he stand by his statement that “There will not be any more money for principals in this round”, and what does he say to the 700 board of trustees chairs who have expressed support for the principals’ strike action?

MARJA LUBECK to the Minister of Education: What actions, if any, is the Government taking to ensure that the vocational education system meets the needs of industry, regions, and learners?

Hon Dr NICK SMITH to the Minister of Justice: Is it Government policy that the topic and wording of referenda held at elections should be determined by Government by Order in Council rather than Parliament?

Dr SHANE RETI to the Minister of Education: Does he stand by all his statements, policies, and actions around the Reform of Vocational Education?

JENNY MARCROFT to the Minister for Regional Economic Development: What progress, if any, has been made on Provincial Growth Fund projects across the country?

Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Social Development: When will she be announcing which 26 or 27 of the 42 Welfare Expert Advisory Group recommendations she has commissioned work on, and are these in addition to the three announcements on 3 May 2019?

CHRIS BISHOP to the Associate Minister of Transport: Does she stand by all her statements, policies, and actions?

ANGIE WARREN-CLARK to the Minister of Health: What progress, if any, is the Government making on ensuring New Zealanders have safe drinking water?