New Zealand First
Leader, Rt Hon Winston Peters today expressed his surprise
and concern at the appointment of an ex-ACT and Labour MP
Ken Shirley as the CEO of the Researched Medicines Industry
Association.
“Mr Shirley’s appointed to that role is
of great concern to me, especially if the RMIA has an
expectation that he will be able to lobby amongst
politicians or political parties in order to gain support
for RMIA views or initiatives,” said Mr Peters.
“Ken
Shirley has very little standing within Parliamentary
circles and will be thoroughly tested should he seek to
engage with politicians on anyone's behalf.
“I can only
hope it is not too late for the RMIA to reconsider its
selection,” concluded Mr
Peters.
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