To Nick Smith from Maureen C 19 November 2009

Good afternoon
 
Can you please confirm that in answer to a question today in Question Time you indicated that an agreement with the Maori party is expected within a week.
 
If this is correct, can you also confirm that the Bill will NOT be introduced into the House under urgency until the terms of the agreement is available to the public and Members of the House.
 
In light of this agreement, will the public of New Zealand be given the opportunity to make further submissions, particularly given the rushed and apparently chaotic process of the Select Committee.
 
Maureen
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