14 December 2004
Govt to nominate Margaret Wilson for Speaker
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the government’s nomination for the position of Speaker following the
retirement of the Rt Hon Jonathan Hunt next year will be the Hon Margaret Wilson.
“Margaret Wilson is a senior politician who has held high office in the government for five years. She has held the
prestigious position of Attorney-General during that time and a range of other Cabinet responsibilities,” Helen Clark
said.
“Margaret Wilson’s very considerable legal abilities will enable her to make a substantial contribution to the position
of Speaker.
“It is expected that Mr Hunt’s retirement will occur between late February and early March. The nomination will be
formally voted on after Mr Hunt retires,” Helen Clark said.
ENDS