Framework needs to set out clear mandate for central and local government in legislation.
Adrian Orr says other factors have greater impact on inflation than Government spending.
Simeon Brown says Govt ideologically committed to light rail and hasn't considered alternatives.
No unanimity on how bold the RBNZ should be.
Putting the boot into bureaucrats pleased friendly assembly.
Funding split between network improvements and rolling stock replacements.
Fund based on the United Kingdom model.
But weaker growth is forecast in following years.
Low, middle income earners a focus for Government.
But CTU says cash relief better than tax cuts.