Gerry Brownlee MP National Party State Services
Spokesman
25 January 2008
National on Mark
Prebble’s resignation
National Party State Services
spokesman Gerry Brownlee says the National Party
acknowledges the long career of public service by State
Services Commissioner Mark Prebble who announced his
resignation today.
“Dr Prebble has many years service as
a devoted public servant and we wish him well as he deals
with his health issues.
“The last few years have been
extremely difficult for the public service as it has come
under increasing pressure to run the Labour Party’s
political agenda.
“This culture has come from the
Cabinet, and Dr Prebble has walked a difficult path, but
that in no way diminishes his achievements as a loyal and
long-time public servant under both National and Labour-led
Governments.”
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