“DAD CALLED TO ACCOUNT ”
(N.Z. Pr«»« Aitoeiaiion; WELLINGTON. June 29- ; In the Labour Party’s words “Dad was called to account** In Parliament today. The Prime Minister (Mr Marshall) was asked by Mr E. E. Isbey (Lab., Grey Lynn) whether he agreed spokesman for the National Party P.OX.-Link group that they were “disturbed by the emotional overreaetlon of some members of Parliament and other prominent persons to reeent demonstrations.” • The spokesman In question was Mr John Marshall, son of the Prime Minister. The statement was described by the Prime Minister as “a remarkably
trslßiwid and mature •tate* meut earning from a group of bright young men and women who are helping to keep the National Party in the vanguard of public opinion. “While some of the eriti. cisms made are a little severe, I am in general agreement with the group's positive and constructive views,” Mr Marshall said. Reply debate in which he bad smphatoied that the enforcement of existing laws—which were adequate —was a matter for the police and the courts. As Mr Marshall rose to answer the question, a member of the Opposition commented: “Dad is called to account.”
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Press, Volume CXII, Issue 32956, 30 June 1972, Page 2
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