Mr Kirk Sent Back To Bed (Press, 20 August 1974)
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Summary: Mr Kirk Sent Back To Bed (Press, 20 August 1974)
On 19 August 1974, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr. Kirk, is currently dealing with influenza, which has resulted in the cancellation of his engagements for the following day. He was absent from Parliament on Friday and had also cancelled commitments on Saturday. However, he did manage to open the new St Peter’s Collegiate coeducational college in Palmerston North the previous day. Following a Cabinet meeting today, Mr. Kirk left early due to his condition, leading to the Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Watt, conducting the weekly press conference in his stead. A spokesperson from the Prime Minister's office indicated that Mr. Kirk’s doctor has advised him to rest, confirming he will not attend the House on Tuesday. Mr. Kirk was scheduled to address the Auckland Manufacturers’ Association that evening, a duty now taken over by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Freer. His only remaining official engagement for tomorrow was a farewell meeting with the Australian High Commissioner, Dame Annabelle Rankin, which has already been postponed on a previous occasion. In the same context, Mr. Watt has expressed accountability for the delays the Government is experiencing in appointing members to the Select Committee tasked with examining the Crimes Amendment Bill. This legislation proposes the legalisation of homosexual acts between consenting males aged over 21. Mr. Watt admitted he had been ill during the committee's initial discussions and noted that Mr. Kirk’s own health issues contributed to the delays. He acknowledged that he should have raised the matter at the caucus meeting last Thursday but it escaped his attention, remarking that managing additional responsibilities sometimes makes it challenging to keep track of outstanding tasks.
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