Standing Orders
Parliament's Speaker has outlined his approach to Question Time
19 Dec 2023
The Speaker's role and approach are crucial to Parliament's good functioning. Gerry Brownlee has outlined to MPs what approach he will take in enforcing Parliament's rules regarding Question Time. Audio
Question Time answers become optional
12 Dec 2023
Parliament is discovering how the Speaker will interpret its rules. Today's contention was can he force good answers from ministers, or indeed, any answers. Audio