Tale of two Davids
Posted on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 4:26 PM | Permalink
I wonder what lesson Labour ministers will learn from the contrasting treatment of David Benson-Pope and David Parker. If you lie, get caught and keep on lying you will survive; but tell the truth and give ground, and you will be hung out. Actually, it could be as simple as it's okay to lie to Parliament, but lying to the Companies Office is a resignation offence.
David Parker's resignation highlights the lack of talent available to replace him in cabinet. My pick is for Harry Duynhoven to replace him. Although overlooked on many previous occasions, he is the only one that will not force a reshuffle of portfolios. Parker's offending may result in a conviction forcing him from his list seat, would be replaced by Charles Chauvel.
Helen Clark trying to claim there is a "smear" campaign against her ministers. No, it is holding the government to her 1999 promise to "restore public confidence in the political integrity of Parliament and the electoral process".
David Parker's resignation highlights the lack of talent available to replace him in cabinet. My pick is for Harry Duynhoven to replace him. Although overlooked on many previous occasions, he is the only one that will not force a reshuffle of portfolios. Parker's offending may result in a conviction forcing him from his list seat, would be replaced by Charles Chauvel.
Helen Clark trying to claim there is a "smear" campaign against her ministers. No, it is holding the government to her 1999 promise to "restore public confidence in the political integrity of Parliament and the electoral process".
