Question time for 10 May 2022

Questions to Ministers CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? NICOLA WILLIS to the Minister of Finance: How much more income tax, if any, has the Government collected in the 2021 financial year compared to 2017, and will he commit to adjusting tax thresholds for inflation in Budget 2022? MARJA LUBECK to the Minister of Education: What action is the Government taking to give continued support to businesses in meeting their skill needs? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Housing: Does she stand by her statement that extending income-related rent subsidies to council housing tenants will "come at the expense of the Government building new houses for people on the public housing waiting list", or do the recently announced fiscal rules mean that this Government could increase debt to pay for building new housing while also extending rent subsidies? DAVID SEYMOUR to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by the statement she made in her pre-Budget speech last year, "We need to be aspirational, and have a plan"? ARENA WILLIAMS to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What recent announcements has she made about supporting people into employment, education, or training? Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Is she confident the Government's employment initiatives represent good value for money; if so, why? GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: What recent announcements has she made regarding the number of police officers on the front line? Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH to the Minister of Justice: Is he confident the Government's justice policies are effective in keeping New Zealanders safe from crime? JO LUXTON to the Minister for Biosecurity: What recent announcements has he made on eradicating Mycoplasma bovis? Hon MARK MITCHELL to the Minister of Police: Does she stand by her statement, "There is no doubt that violence and gang tensions are a feature of our community", and why has gang membership increased by 40 percent since 2017?