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Copeland

Gordon Copeland

Not a member of the 49th Parliament

Most recent appearances in parliament

If this MP has contributed more than once to a debate, only one speech is shown.

Adjournment (26 Sep 2008)

Speech expand: "I too would like to begin by thanking various people, particularly my staff member, Rebekah Clement—I have just one staff member in Parliament—and also Bernie Ogilvie and Larry Baldock, who have worked tirelessly outside of Parliament as part of my very ..."

Privilege - Consideration of Report of Privileges Committee, Members’ Pecuniary Interests—Gifts and Donations (23 Sep 2008)

Speech expand: "When I submitted my letter to the Speaker of the House on 21 July raising the possibility of a breach of privilege around the gift of $100,000 by Mr Owen Glenn to Mr Peters’ lawyer, Brian Henry—and I would say to Mr Brian Henry as the agent for the Rt Hon ..."

Families—Advocacy (10 Sep 2008)

Question expand: "How can the Minister claim to listen to the voices of families when her Government gave its complete backing to the criminalisation of good parents, even though 80 percent of them voiced their opposition to that Draconian law, and, although 390,000 signatures ..."

General Debate (10 Sep 2008)

Speech expand: "On the eve of this year’s general election it is time to take stock of the social statistics of this country, as many of them have deteriorated during the 9 long years of this Labour-led Government. I want to give a list: violent crime, domestic violence, ..."

Rt Hon Winston Peters—Donations (2 Sep 2008)

Question expand: "Why, when it become clear some 6 months ago that Owen Glenn’s advice to the Prime Minister that he had made a substantial donation was contradicted by Winston Peters, first to the Prime Minister, and then to the public of New Zealand, did the Prime Minister ..."

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