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Will Nats decline liquor money?
Hon Jim Anderton
Member of Parliament for
Wigram
Progressive Leader
Will Nats decline liquor money?
11 November 2010
Media Statement
Liquor industry donations will be scrutinised closely after national MPs objected to claims that national takes money from the liquor industry.
Wigram MP Jim Anderton this afternoon asked parliament, “How much money is being put into the “Victory Fund” account of the National Party by the liquor industry – could we have an answer from National Party members today and/or from the liquor industry itself?”
National MPs objected to the question and wanted it ruled out of order, claiming the question suggested they were influenced by liquor industry donations.
Jim Anderton said that makes any liquor industry donations potentially a breach of privilege.
“If they don’t want to be criticised for taking money then they can’t take money from the industry. If they take money from the industry then they shouldn’t block criticism of how it looks when they take money from liquor and pass pro liquor laws.
“Even anonymous donations have a habit of finding public accountability. So I look forward to national honouring their commitment in Parliament today and refusing money from vested liquor interests.”
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