Points of order and rigorous discussion of house rules took centre stage today, as Parliament's Speaker Lockwood Smith very nearly set a new precedent requiring ministers to give a yes or no answer to questions. Problems emerged early on, as Labour leade
Nina Fowler Tue, 01 Jun 2010
Points of order and rigorous discussion of house rules took centre stage today, as Parliament’s Speaker Lockwood Smith very nearly set a new precedent requiring ministers to give a yes or no answer to questions.
Problems emerged early on, as Labour leader Phil Goff challenged the Prime Minister
