Tributes Paid And Speaker’s Patience Tested

Friday, 17 August 2012, 1:59 pm
Article: ParliamentToday.co.nz

Tributes to deceased soldiers. Tributes also for NZ Olympic team.

Speaker's patience tested by both Government MPs and Opposition.

Budget debate completed.

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