P.m. — No Regrets (Press, 8 November 1976)
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Summary: P.m. — No Regrets (Press, 8 November 1976)
On 8 November 1976, Prime Minister Mr. Muldoon expressed no remorse regarding his controversial comments aimed at MP Mr. Moyle, emphasising that he considered the matter closed unless Mr. Moyle requested the Police file to be tabled in Parliament. Speaking in Hokitika, Muldoon dismissed editorial criticism from the metropolitan press, claiming he did not read editorials and remained unfazed by their opinions, asserting, “They can say what they like.” He implied that Mr. Moyle had made a prudent decision in not seeking to table the file, characterising the exchanges as “counter-punching” and defending his position by stating that his professional associates had been unjustly attacked. In response to questions about how he knew the details of a police file concerning an incident involving Mr. Moyle and an undercover policeman 18 months prior, Muldoon clarified that he had never seen the file in question. He did not, however, disclose the source of the information that led him to allege that the member for Mangere had been involved in homosexual activities with the police. Muldoon further questioned the adequacy of Mr. Moyle’s retraction of his earlier comments, which had insinuated illegal practices associated with Muldoon's accounting firm. Mr. Moyle later stated he believed he had made his retraction clear and felt there was little further to add on the subject, asserting he had said all he needed to say. Additionally, in the wake of the disagreement, National MP Mr. R. Fenton declared his intention to advocate for reform within Parliament. He described the need for a “humble” initiative to enhance standards during debates, sharing that he was developing a proposal aimed at facilitating informal discussions among members of Parliament on the issues raised during the altercation. Fenton expressed optimism that genuine dialogue between factions could pave the way for meaningful change in parliamentary decorum.
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