Press Release

4 December 2007

House pays tribute to Chief Ombudsman

Members of the House of Representatives today stood and observed a period of silence as a market of respect for the Chief Ombudsman, John Belgrave DCNZM, who died last night.

On behalf of the House, the Speaker Hon Margaret Wilson expressed the sense of loss felt by Members and extended the House’s sympathy to Mr Belgrave’s family.

Mr Belgrave was appointed Chief Ombudsman in 2003, capping a distinguished career in the public and private sectors.

ENDS