Clarification Note From Jim Sutton's Office

Thursday, 4 November 2004, 8:42 am
Press Release: New Zealand Government

Note from Jim Sutton's office:

Mr Sutton's story stands. Ms Maunsell is NOT Mr Sutton's electorate chair; she did NOT have notes prepared by him; and Mr Eckhoff's claims about what she allegedly said are still wrong.

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