Budget Promoted, Attacked And Defended

Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 5:02 pm
Article: ParliamentToday.co.nz

Budget issues dominate question time. John Key and his ministers defend education and health policies. Budget debate restarts after being interrupted on Thursday.

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