NZ First To Discuss Wilson Appointment
Wednesday, 15 December 2004, 9:43 am
Press Release: New Zealand First Party
15 December 2004
NZ First To Discuss Wilson
Appointment
New Zealand First will discuss the appointment
of Hon Margaret Wilson as Speaker at the first caucus
meeting of MPs in the New Year.
Rt Hon Winston Peters said
today that New Zealand First had not been consulted on the
appointment and he regarded this as a grave discourtesy on
the part of the government.
“The role of the Speaker is
unique and it is important that the person appointed enjoys
the confidence of all parties – not just the government and
its lackeys.
“It is also interesting to note that Ms
Wilson intends to contest the Tauranga electorate at the
next general election and we hope that there is no conflict
of interest created by this situation,” said Mr
Peters.
ENDS
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