The Day In Parliament Oct 4

Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 5:19 pm
Article: ParliamentToday.co.nz

The Day In Parliament Oct 4

Tom Frewen: PM denies responsibility for ratings downgrade. Finance Minister blames downgrade on Labour. Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill passes final reading.

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