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Copeland: Privileges Committee and Winston Peters

Gordon Copeland Press Release


Friday, 29th August 2008

For the record, Privileges Committee and Winston Peters


I attach hereto the letter which I forwarded to the Speaker of the House dated 21 July 2008 which raised the above matter as a potential breach of privilege. In light of recent events, I think it is important that this letter be publicly released; hence this note.


  • Copeland letter to Wilson
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